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6 years ago
The nurse is teaching an overweight patient to administer subcutaneous heparin. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. I should insert the needle and inject the medication without aspirating for blood.
  b. I should put firm pressure on the injection site to decrease the risk for bleeding.
  c. I will insert the needle at a 10-degree angle when injecting.
  d. The subcutaneous route is used because absorption is faster this way.
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6 years ago
ANS: A
Patients giving subcutaneous medication should be taught not to aspirate after inserting the needle. They should not apply pressure. The needle should be inserted at a 45- to 90-degree angle. Absorption is slower with this route than with the intramuscular and intravenous routes.
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6 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to explain this
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