A client with a body mass index of 40 requires a subcutaneous medication. Which needle should the nurse use for this injection?

A client with a body mass index of 40 requires a subcutaneous medication. Which needle should the nurse use for this injection?



1. 22 gauge 1 inch

2. 24 gauge 5/8 inch

3. 26 gauge 3/8 inch

4. 22 gauge 5/8 inch



Answer: 2. 24 gauge 5/8 inch


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