The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous dose of insulin to a patient with diabetes. Which two sites might the nurse use that would provide the fastest absorption of the injection? Select all that apply.

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The abdomen and the arm are the sites where subcutaneous injections, like insulin, are absorbed the fastest due to higher blood flow in these areas compared to the thigh, upper buttocks, and ventral forearm.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Subcutaneous Dose of Insulin