The nurse is to administer 0.5 mL of a medication by intramuscular injection to an older emaciated client. Which is the most appropriate for the nurse to use? 1. A tuberculin syringe, #25–#27 gauge,...

The nurse is to administer 0.5 mL of a medication by intramuscular injection to an older emaciated client. Which is the most appropriate for the nurse to use?

1. A tuberculin syringe, #25–#27 gauge, 1/4- to 5/8-inch needle

2. Two 3-mL syringes, #20–#23 gauge, 1 1/2-inch needle

3. 2-mL syringe, #25 gauge, 5/8-inch needle

 4. 2-mL syringe, #20–#23 gauge, 1-inch needle