When Administering Heparin Subcutaneously, the Nurse Will Follow Which Procedure $1 / 2$

question 11

Multiple Choice

When administering heparin subcutaneously, the nurse will follow which procedure?

• A) Aspirating the syringe before injecting the medication
• B) Massaging the site after injection
• C) Applying heat to the injection site
• D) Using a \( 1 / 2 \) - to -inch 25- to \( 5 / 8 \) 28-gauge needle

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