When Administering Insulin by Subcutaneous Injection to a Very Thin

question 31

Multiple Choice

When administering insulin by subcutaneous injection to a very thin patient,which adjustment in injection technique should you use to reduce the risk for complications?

• A) Selecting a 30-gauge needle rather than a 28-gauge needle
• B) Switching the injection site to the thigh rather than the abdomen
• C) Applying pressure for at least 5 minutes after removing the needle
• D) Placing the needle at a 45-degree angle rather than at a 90-degree angle

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