A patient is prescribed a subcutaneous injection of insulin. Which action is appropriate?
Correct answer: B. Rotate suitable abdominal injection sites
- A. Inject into the deltoid muscle tissue
- B. Rotate suitable abdominal injection sites
- C. Massage the site firmly after injection
- D. Inject through clothing into the thigh
Explanation
Suitable abdominal areas can be used for subcutaneous insulin, with site rotation to reduce lipodystrophy and absorption problems. Insulin should not be injected into muscle, through clothing, or followed by vigorous massage.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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