When Giving a Subcutaneous Injection to a Very Thin Patient,how

question 23

Multiple Choice

When giving a subcutaneous injection to a very thin patient,how does the nurse alter the injection technique?

• A)Using a 23-gauge needle
• B)Spreading the skin before injection
• C)Pinching up the skin and inserting the needle at a 45-degree angle
• D)Injecting the medicine quickly to reduce pain

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