An appropriate angle for injection in an average-size client who is receiving an intramuscular medication is:
A. 15 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 60 degrees
D. 90 degrees
D
A, B, C, and D. On an average adult a 90-degree angle ensures that the medication is delivered into the muscle.
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