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Average Score: 92%
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A 34-year-old client is receiving an IM injection of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) for a urinary tract infection. Which is correct regarding IM injections?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
IM injections are given at a 90-degree angle to ensure muscle penetration. A 25-gauge needle is too small, a 45-degree angle is for subcutaneous injections, and a bleb indicates intradermal injection.