Which of the Following Would You Include When Giving a Subcutaneous

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you include when giving a subcutaneous injection?

• A) Stretch the skin taut over the injection site
• B) Hold the needle and syringe at a 90º angle to the skin
• C) Insert the needle very slowly
• D) Clean the injection site with hydrogen peroxide
• E) After placing the needle, inject the drug quickly

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