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A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult client.
Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection into the client's ventrogluteal muscle?

60°.

45°.

90°.

75°. .

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

An angle of 60° is not typically used for IM injections. It is more commonly used for subcutaneous injections.

Choice B rationale:

An angle of 45° is also more commonly used for subcutaneous injections, not IM injections.

Choice C rationale:

An angle of 90° is the correct angle for an IM injection into the ventrogluteal muscle. This allows for the needle to penetrate deep into the muscle tissue.

Choice D rationale:

An angle of 75° is not typically used for any type of injection. It could potentially cause injury to the client if used for an IM injection.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Checking for a positive Chvostek’s sign is not relevant. This sign is associated with hypocalcemia, not with the lab values provided.

Choice B rationale:

The nurse should request a potassium replacement. The normal range for potassium is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L. A level of 3.0 mEq/L is low, indicating hypokalemia.

Choice C rationale:

Administering glucagon IM is not appropriate. The glucose level is within the normal range (70-110 mg/dL), so there is no need for glucagon.

Choice D rationale:

Discontinuing the TPN infusion is not the first action. The nurse should address the abnormal lab value (low potassium) first.

A. A client who is short of breath. B. A client who received pain medication 30 min ago. C. A client who is to be discharged at 11:00. D. A client who is ambulatory and going for an x-ray at 10:00.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

A client who is short of breath is experiencing a life-threatening situation and should be seen first.

Choice B rationale:

A client who received pain medication 30 min ago is likely to be comfortable and can be seen later.

Choice C rationale:

A client who is to be discharged at 11:00 can be seen closer to the discharge time.

Choice D rationale:

A client who is ambulatory and going for an x-ray at 10:00 can be seen after the x-ray.

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A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult client.
Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection into the client's ventrogluteal muscle?