The Nurse Is Preparing to Provide a Subcutaneous Injection

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to provide a subcutaneous injection.The nurse's technique would correctly include:

• A)Pointing the bevel of the needle up before piercing the skin.
• B)Selecting a 14 gauge, 1-1/2" needle.
• C)Placing the total dose of 2.5 mL medication in one syringe.
• D)Donning sterile gloves.