The nurse on duty is to administer medications to a hospitalized client. Which of the following actions would a nurse be expected to perform when administering a subcutaneous injection correctly? (Select all that apply.) a. Remove the needle cap with the dominant hand, pulling it straight off. b. Inject the needle quickly at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees. c. Grasp and bunch the area surrounding the injection site or spread the skin at the site. o If blood appears when aspirating withdraw the needle and reinject it at another site. d. If using the outer aspect of the upper arm, place the patient's arm over the chest with the outer area exposed.
The nurse on duty is to administer medications to a hospitalized client. Which of the following actions would a nurse be expected to perform when administering a subcutaneous injection correctly? (Select all that apply.) a. Remove the needle cap with the dominant hand, pulling it straight off. b. Inject the needle quickly at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees. c. Grasp and bunch the area surrounding the injection site or spread the skin at the site. o If blood appears when aspirating withdraw the needle and reinject it at another site. d. If using the outer aspect of the upper arm, place the patient's arm over the chest with the outer area exposed.
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The nurse on duty is to administer medications to a hospitalized client. Which of the following actions would a nurse be expected to perform when administering a subcutaneous injection correctly? (Select all that apply.)
a. Remove the needle cap with the dominant hand, pulling it straight off.
b. Inject the needle quickly at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees.
c. Grasp and bunch the area surrounding the injection site or spread the skin at the site. o If blood appears when aspirating withdraw the needle and reinject it at another site.
d. If using the outer aspect of the upper arm, place the patient's arm over the chest with the outer area exposed.
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