Pharmacological TherapiesCâu 105 / 120
The LPN/LVN is administering a subcutaneous heparin injection. Which action is correct?
a.Do not aspirate or massage the injection site
b.Massage the site vigorously after injection
c.Aspirate for blood return before injecting
d.Inject into the deltoid muscle
Giải thích
Subcutaneous heparin is given without aspirating or massaging to reduce bruising and tissue trauma. It is injected into subcutaneous tissue, commonly the abdomen, not the deltoid muscle. Proper technique minimizes bleeding at the site.
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