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1
Q

Subcutaneous syringe size?

A

1/2 to 5/8 inch needle

2
Q

Subcutaneous syringe volume?

A

1 to 3 mL

3
Q

Subcutaneous gauge?

A

23 to 25 gauge

4
Q

Maximum amount of fluid to administer in Sub-Q?

A

1mL

5
Q

Subcutaneous angle for average weight?

A

45-degree

6
Q

Subcutaneous angle for obese?

A

90-degree

7
Q

Intramuscular syringe size?

A

1 to 2 inch needle

8
Q

IM syringe volume?

A

3 mL

9
Q

IM syringe gauge

A

20 to 23 gauge

10
Q

Maximum amount of fluid to administer in IM?

A

Determined by clients muscle mass and site of injection.

11
Q

IM angle?

A

90-degree (spread skin taut)

12
Q

ID syringe size?

A

3/8 to 5/8 inch needle

13
Q

ID syringe volume?

A

1 mL

14
Q

ID syringe gauge?

A

25 to 27 gauge

15
Q

Amount to be injected for ID?

A

0.01 to 0.1 mL

16
Q

ID angle?

A

10 to 15-degree angle