Which Principle of Drug Administration Will You Include in the Teaching

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which principle of drug administration will you include in the teaching plan of a patient who will be administering his own subcutaneous injections?

• A)Rotate sites among the upper arm, abdomen, and anterior thigh.
• B)Avoid injecting within 3 inches of a previous injection site.
• C)Insert the needle at a 30-degree angle to the skin.
• D)Use a 22-gauge, 5/8-inch needle.

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