The nurse is caring for a patient who will self-administer medication injections at home after discharge. How can the nurse best determine that the patient understands the technique and can administer the injections correctly?

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The nurse should watch the patient self-administer an injection to make sure that the patient is doing it correctly. This will give the nurse an opportunity to point out and correct any mistakes and offer the patient reassurance about the technique.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Self-Administer