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A 22-gauge needle would be appropriately used for which group of the following patients?
  1. Infants.
  2. Children.
  3. Senior adults.
  4. A and C.
Explanation
Answer: D - In general, a 22-gauge needle is usually used in both children and senior adults. For most adults an 18-20 gauge needle is necessary, 24-gauge needles are used for infants and occasionally for seniors.
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s k says:

D should read 'B and C' not 'A and C'. A 22-gauge needle, as written in the explanation, is used for both older children and adults with small or "difficult" veins.

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