The nurse is preparing to give an injection of vitamin K to a newborn. Which considerations would be appropriate?
a) Administer a dose of 0.5 to 1 mg within 1 hour of birth.
b) Administer the injection subcutaneously.
c) Use a 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle for the injection.
d) Protect the medication bottle from light.
e) Give vitamin K prior to a circumcision procedure.