When choosing a needle/syringe unit, you should keep in mind the patient's

When choosing a needle/syringe unit, you should keep in mind the patient's

• A. Gender
• B. Age and Size
• C. Chief Complaint
• D. Pain Tolerance

Answer: (B)

Choosing a needle length and syringe size is guided by how deep you need to place the medication and how much tissue there is to work with, which varies with the patient’s age and body size. Younger or smaller patients typically have less subcutaneous tissue and thinner muscle, so a shorter needle helps ensure the dose reaches the intended tissue without going too deep. In larger or obese patients, a longer needle may be needed to reach muscle, and the syringe should hold the full dose to avoid multiple punctures. Gender and pain tolerance don’t reliably indicate tissue depth or the volume required, and the chief complaint doesn’t determine needle dimensions. So, age and size are the relevant factors for selecting the needle/syringe unit.

Choosing a needle length and syringe size is guided by how deep you need to place the medication and how much tissue there is to work with, which varies with the patient’s age and body size. Younger or smaller patients typically have less subcutaneous tissue and thinner muscle, so a shorter needle helps ensure the dose reaches the intended tissue without going too deep. In larger or obese patients, a longer needle may be needed to reach muscle, and the syringe should hold the full dose to avoid multiple punctures. Gender and pain tolerance don’t reliably indicate tissue depth or the volume required, and the chief complaint doesn’t determine needle dimensions. So, age and size are the relevant factors for selecting the needle/syringe unit.