The nurse evaluates the patient's ability to self-administer a subcutaneous injection of the anticoagulant enoxaparin.What action by the patient indicates a need for additional patient teaching?
A) Inserts the needle at a 45-to-90-degree angle.
B) Massages the area after performing the injection.
C) Administers the injection without aspirating.
D) Injects at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) from the umbilicus.
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