Multiple Choice
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection into the deltoid muscle of an adult patient. Which needle size and length will the nurse choose?
A) 18 gauge × 1 1/2 inch
B) 23 gauge × 1/2 inch
C) 25 gauge × 1 inch
D) 27 gauge × 5/8 inch
Correct Answer:

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