The nurse is instructing a patient on how to administer 0.5 mg of epinephrine intramuscularly.

If the available dose is 0.5 mg/0.5 mL, how many mL should the patient be taught to administer?

Choice A rationale
While pain at the burn site can be a symptom of many conditions, it is not a specific indicator of a local infection in the burned area.
Choice B rationale
Edematous hands can be a sign of many conditions, including burns, but they are not a specific indicator of a local infection in the burned area.
Choice C rationale
A foul odor from the burned area is a strong indicator of a local infection. Bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections can produce waste products that have a foul smell.
Choice D rationale
A temperature of 99.8 degrees Fahrenheit is within the normal body temperature range and is not a specific indicator of a local infection in the burned area.

Choice A rationale
Hepatitis C is not typically transmitted through saliva. It is a bloodborne virus, meaning it is most commonly transmitted through exposure to infected blood.
Choice B rationale
Hepatitis C is most commonly transmitted through exposure to infected blood. This can occur through sharing drug injection equipment, receiving a tattoo or piercing at a place with poor infection control, and other ways. Coming into contact with infected blood, such as from a used needle, is a common way the virus is transmitted.
Choice C rationale
Hepatitis C is not typically transmitted through consuming contaminated food or water. It is a bloodborne virus.
Choice D rationale
While it is possible to contract Hepatitis C by sharing personal items like toothbrushes or razors with an infected person, this is less common. The virus is most commonly transmitted through exposure to infected blood.