The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Who Weighs 325 Pounds

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a patient who weighs 325 pounds on how to administer a subcutaneous would suggest that the patient would:

• A) require a longer needle because of his weight.
• B) experience a faster response to the medication.
• C) use a 15-degree angle to inject the medication.
• D) need extra pressure at the injection site to prevent bleeding.

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