The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection and is aware that the maximum amount of medication that can be administered via this route is?
a. 0.5 mL c. 1.5 mL
b. 1 mL d. 2 mL
C
For a subcutaneous injection given to an adult, the dose amount should not exceed 1.5 mL, and a 0.5 to 3 mL syringe is used with a 23- to 25-gauge needle, and the dose is administered at a 45-degree angle.
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