A male client weighing 175 pounds is to receive an intramuscular injection into his deltoid of two milliliters (2 mL) of a viscous fluid.
Which needle size should a nurse use?

You need to speak to the designated hospital contact. This is because the nurse has a duty to protect the client’s privacy and confidentiality, and cannot disclose any information about the client’s diagnosis or condition to the reporter without the client’s consent.

The nurse should refer the reporter to the hospital’s public relations department or spokesperson, who is authorized to handle such inquiries.

Choice A is wrong because it implies that the client’s healthcare provider can release the information without the client’s consent, which is not true.

Choice B is wrong because it confirms that the client is on the unit, which is a violation of the client’s privacy.

Choice C is wrong because it gives false information about the client’s status, which is unethical and unprofessional.

TMS requires daily treatments for 4 to 6 weeks. This is because TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when other depression treatments haven’t been effective. The treatment can last 30 to 60 minutes and is done 5 days a week for about 4 to 6 weeks.

Choice A is wrong because TMS does not require anesthesia prior to administration. The procedure is done without using surgery or cutting the skin and the patient is awake throughout the treatment.

Choice B is wrong because TMS does not require a muscle-relaxing medication prior to administration. The procedure does not cause muscle contractions or spasms and the patient can resume normal activities after the treatment.

Choice C is wrong because TMS does not require the patient to lay flat in bed during administration. The procedure is done in a comfortable chair and the patient can drive themselves home after the treatment.