Using the illustration below,select the proper angle for the nurse to use in administering a subcutaneous injection for the average adult.
Definitions:
Steroidal Hormones
Steroidal hormones are a class of hormones that are synthesized from cholesterol and include steroids such as estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol, which play critical roles in body functions and development.
Inhibin
A hormone involved in the regulation of the reproductive system, notably in inhibiting the production of follicle-stimulating hormone.
Estrogen
A group of steroid hormones which promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.
Follistatin
A protein involved in muscle growth, reproduction, and the regulation of certain hormones.
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