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Molly Brown
on Oct 22, 2024
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The nurse is to administer enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneously to the patient.Which technique is correct?
A) The nurse injects the medication into the soft tissue of the patient's abdomen.
B) The nurse aspirates immediately prior to injecting the medication.
C) The nurse gently massages the injection site immediately afterward.
D) The nurse draws up the medication into a 1-mL syringe with a 32-gauze needle.
Enoxaparin Subcutaneously
A medication given through an injection into the fat layer under the skin to prevent blood clots.
32-gauze Needle
A very fine needle typically used for injections, where "gauze" likely refers to gauge, indicating its diameter.
- Demonstrate the right methodologies for the preparation and administration of assorted medicinal forms, including intravenous (IV), subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
- Identify the correct sites for injections and the appropriate techniques for different types of injections.
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Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate the right methodologies for the preparation and administration of assorted medicinal forms, including intravenous (IV), subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
- Identify the correct sites for injections and the appropriate techniques for different types of injections.