After Activating the Auto-Injector,how Long Should It Be Held in Place

question 23

Multiple Choice

After activating the auto-injector,how long should it be held in place before removing it from the patient's thigh?

• A) 30 seconds
• B) 10 seconds
• C) 1 minute
• D) It should be removed from the injection site immediately.

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