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A nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous heparin to a client with deep vein thrombosis. What is the appropriate technique for this procedure?
Inject heparin at a 90-degree angle into the abdomen, at least 2 inches away from the umbilicus. This is the appropriate technique for administering subcutaneous heparin, as it ensures that the drug reaches the fat layer under the skin and reduces the risk of bleeding and bruising.
Choice B is wrong because heparin should not be injected into the deltoid muscle, as it may cause tissue damage and nerve injury. Heparin should also not be aspirated before injecting, as it may cause hematoma formation.
Choice C is wrong because heparin should not be injected at a 90-degree angle into the thigh, as it may cause pain and irritation. The thigh is also not a preferred site for heparin injection, as it has less fat tissue than the abdomen.
Choice D is wrong because heparin should not be injected at a 45-degree angle into the upper arm, as it may cause nerve damage and hematoma formation. Heparin should also not be massaged after injection, as it may increase the risk of bleeding and bruising.
Inject heparin at a 90-degree angle into the abdomen, at least 2 inches away from the umbilicus. This is the appropriate technique for administering subcutaneous heparin, as it ensures that the drug reaches the fat layer under the skin and reduces the risk of bleeding and bruising.
Choice B is wrong because heparin should not be injected into the deltoid muscle, as it may cause tissue damage and nerve injury. Heparin should also not be aspirated before injecting, as it may cause hematoma formation.
Choice C is wrong because heparin should not be injected at a 90-degree angle into the thigh, as it may cause pain and irritation. The thigh is also not a preferred site for heparin injection, as it has less fat tissue than the abdomen.
Choice D is wrong because heparin should not be injected at a 45-degree angle into the upper arm, as it may cause nerve damage and hematoma formation. Heparin should also not be massaged after injection, as it may increase the risk of bleeding and bruising.