How to give an intramuscular injection to an adult with an intellectual disability
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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
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to refresh your knowledge of the procedure for administering intramuscular (IM) injections in adults with intellectual disabilities
to learn about various strategies you could use in your practice to support adults with intellectual disabilities before, during and after the administration of an IM injection
to count towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD, or you may wish to write a reflective account (UK readers)
to contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers)
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