Which finding after an intramuscular injection requires the nurse to assess the patient promptly?
Correct answer: C. Numbness and shooting pain extending down the limb
- A. A small amount of tenderness at the injection site
- B. Mild temporary discomfort during needle insertion
- C. Numbness and shooting pain extending down the limb
- D. A small, dry puncture mark at the injection site
Explanation
Numbness and shooting pain may indicate nerve irritation or injury and require prompt assessment. Mild tenderness and a small puncture mark can occur after an uncomplicated injection, but they should still be observed.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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