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6 years ago
A new graduate in orientation prepares to administer heparin subcutaneous. Which action of this nurse would indicate a need for further instruction?
 
  a. using ice on the site before and after administration
  b. inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle
  c. cleansing, but not rubbing, the desired injection site
  d. aspirating to be certain the needle is not in a blood vessel
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ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is an appropriate step.
B Incorrect: This is an appropriate technique.
C Incorrect: This is appropriate.
D Correct: After inserting the needle of the syringe into the injection site, heparin should never be aspirated, but slowly injected.
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