The Nurse Has Just Given a Subcutaneous Injection to a Preschool

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just given a subcutaneous injection to a preschool child,and the child asks for a Band-Aid over the site.Which action should the nurse implement?

• A) Place a Band-Aid over the site.
• B) Massage the injection site with an alcohol swab.
• C) Show the child there is no bleeding from the site.
• D) Explain that a Band-Aid is not needed after a subcutaneous injection.

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