The nurse is teaching a patient who weighs 325 pounds on how to administer a subcutaneous would suggest that the patient would:
A) require a longer needle because of his weight.
B) experience a faster response to the medication.
C) use a 15-degree angle to inject the medication.
D) need extra pressure at the injection site to prevent bleeding.

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For the obese patient, the needle length should be longer than the needle length for a thin person because of excess fatty layers.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Who Weighs 325 Pounds