The Nurse Is Giving an IM Corticosteroid Injection to a Client

Multiple Choice

The nurse is giving an IM corticosteroid injection to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. What type of syringe and needle would the nurse use for this injection?

A) 2- to 3-mL syringe with 1- to 2-in needle
B) 1-mL tuberculin syringe with 3/8-in bevel
C) ^{2- to 3-mL syringe with 1- to 11/}2^{-in needle}
D) 1- to 2-mL syringe with 3/8- to 1-in needle