When Giving a Subcutaneous Injection to a Very Thin Patient

question 27

Multiple Choice

When giving a subcutaneous injection to a very thin patient, how does the nurse alter the injection technique?

• A) Using a 23-G needle
• B) Spreading the skin before injection
• C) Pinching up the skin and inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle
• D) Injecting the medicine quickly to reduce pain