The nurse is preparing to give a subcutaneous injection to an elderly, emaciated client. Which needle length and angle should the nurse plan to use to administer the injection safely? 1. A ⅜-inch...

The nurse is preparing to give a subcutaneous injection to an elderly, emaciated client. Which needle length and angle should the nurse plan to use to administer the injection safely?

1. A ⅜-inch (0.95-cm) needle at a 90-degree angle.

2. A ⅝-inch (1.6-cm) needle at a 45-degree angle.

3. A ½-inch (1.3-cm) needle at a 15-degree angle.

4. A ⅝-inch (1.6-cm) needle at a 90-degree angle.