When preparing to administer apomorphine, the nurse collects appropriate equipment consisting of:
a. a plastic medicine cup, because this comes only in liquid form.
b. a 22-gauge 1 1/2 inch needle on a 3 mL syringe.
c. a 25-gauge 5/8 inch needle on a 1 mL syringe.
d. a clean glove and water-soluble lubricant
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Apomorphine does come in liquid form, but is not measured in a medicine cup.
B Incorrect: This equipment is for IM injection, which is not the appropriate route.
C Correct: Apomorphine is administered SC. This is appropriate equipment.
D Incorrect: This is equipment for a suppository, which is not the appropriate route.
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