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What angle should you insert a needle into the muscle (when giving an I.M injection)?

Asked by Charlotter, Last updated: Mar 04, 2024

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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Sep 09, 2016

90 degrees. When giving an i.m. injection, the nurse inserts the needle into the muscle at a 90-degree angle, using a quick, dartlike motion.

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