Which Technique by the Nurse Is Accurate When Administering Heparin

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which technique by the nurse is accurate when administering heparin to a thin,older adult patient?

• A) Aspirate before injecting the medication.
• B) Inject at a 45-degree angle.
• C) Inject at a 90-degree angle.
• D) Massage site following injection.

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