Question

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a nurse requests a needle to administer an allergy shot. which of the following needle options should the pharmacy technician bring the nurse?
a fine, short needle
a flexible needle
large-bore needle
a fine, long needle

Explanation:

For an allergy shot (intradermal or subcutaneous injection), a fine, short needle is typically used. Large - bore needles are for thicker fluids or rapid infusions, flexible needles are not standard for allergy shots, and a fine, long needle would be too long. So the appropriate needle is a fine, short needle.

Answer:

A. A fine, short needle