A patient has an order for a subcutaneous injection of insulin.The nurse will prepare to give this injection into which of the following tissues?

A) Into the patient's deltoid
B) Into the patient's vastus lateralis
C) Into the patient's intravenous line
D) Into the fatty tissue of the patient's abdomen

Subcutaneous Injection

A method of administering medication by inserting a needle into the fatty tissue layer beneath the skin.

Vastus Lateralis

A large muscle located on the side of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, important for activities like walking, standing, and running.

Deltoid

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint, responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.