The nurse is preparing to give a subcutaneous injection to a woman who is 165 cm tall and weighs 49 kg. What is the correct method for injection.

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When giving a subcutaneous injection, it is important to pinch the skin (to make sure the needle goes into the fatty tissue) and inject at a 45-degree angle. This helps ensure the medication is absorbed properly and prevents leakage of the medication. Choice A and B direct you to inject at a 90-degree angle which is for intramuscular injection. Choice D is incorrect because it directs you to spread the skin which can lead to a greater risk of injury to the injection site.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Give a Subcutaneous Injection to a Woman