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The nurse is teaching a patient how to inject low-molecular-weight heparin.What instruction should be included in the teaching plan?
A) The injection can be given in the abdomen or the upper thighs.
B) Before injecting the medication,be sure to expel the air bubble in the syringe.
C) After inserting the needle,pull back on the plunger of the syringe before injecting the medication.
D) After injecting the medication,apply gentle pressure to the injection site for 30 to 60 seconds.
Low-molecular-weight Heparin
A class of anticoagulant medications used to prevent and treat blood clots, derived from standard heparin but with shorter chain lengths, providing certain therapeutic advantages.
Subcutaneous Injection
A method of administering medication under the skin but above the muscle, often used for vaccines or insulin.
- Cultivate proficiency in communicating with patients and teaching self-injection methods.
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Learning Objectives
- Cultivate proficiency in communicating with patients and teaching self-injection methods.
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