The nurse has an order to administer a dose of Solu-MEDROL 40 mg IM this morning to an adult patient who weighs 265 lb . What length needle will the nurse choose to administer the ordered dose? $$ 5 / 16^{n \prime} $$ $$ 3 / 8^{n} $$ $$ 5 / 8^{n} $$ $$ 2^{n} $$

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The nurse must choose a needle that is long enough to penetrate the subcutaneous fat and reach the muscle tissue for an intramuscular injection. In adults, the recommended needle length varies with the patient’s body weight:

- For most adults up to about 130 lb, a 1-inch needle is often used.
- For adults between 130 lb and 200 lb, a 1 to 1.5-inch needle is typically chosen.
- For heavier adults (greater than 200 lb), a longer needle (typically around 2 inches) is indicated to ensure the medication is delivered into the muscle tissue.

Since the patient weighs $$265 	ext{ lb}$$, the nurse will choose the option with a 2-inch needle.

Thus, the correct answer is:

$$2^{\prime\prime}$$
The nurse should use a 2-inch needle to administer the dose.

The nurse has an order to administer a dose of Solu-MEDROL 40 mg IM this morning to an adult patient who weighs 265 lb . What length needle will the nurse choose to administer the ordered dose? \( 5 / 16^{n \prime} \) \( 3 / 8^{n} \) \( 5 / 8^{n} \) \( 2^{n} \)

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