When Preparing to Administer a Hepatitis B Vaccine to a Newborn,the

Multiple Choice

When preparing to administer a hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn,the nurse should:

A) Obtain a syringe with a 25-gauge,5/8-inch needle
B) Confirm that the newborn's mother has been infected with the hepatitis B virus
C) Assess the dorsogluteal muscle as the preferred site for injection
D) Confirm that the newborn is at least 24 hours old