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Rosele Cabañelez
on Oct 22, 2024
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The nurse is to administer heparin 5000 units to an adult patient with a BMI of 15.1.Which is the appropriate technique for the injection?
A) Pinch the skin tissue and inject at a 90-degree angle.
B) Spread the skin tissue and inject at a 45-degree angle.
C) Pinch the skin tissue and inject at a 45-degree angle.
D) Spread the skin tissue and inject at a 90-degree angle.
Heparin Units
A measurement used to quantify the dosage of heparin, a medication that prevents blood from clotting.
BMI
Body Mass Index, a numerical calculation comparing a person's weight and height, used to assess if an individual has a healthy weight range.
- Present the proper techniques for setting up and delivering different forms of drugs, such as intravenous (IV), subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
- Ascertain the proper areas for injections and the appropriate procedures for different injection types.
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Learning Objectives
- Present the proper techniques for setting up and delivering different forms of drugs, such as intravenous (IV), subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
- Ascertain the proper areas for injections and the appropriate procedures for different injection types.
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