What nursing actions are correct when administering heparin subcutaneously? Select all that apply.

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When administering heparin subcutaneously, the nurse should insert the needle at a 45- to 90-degree angle into the abdominal tissue, as this area has the greatest subcutaneous fat layer and allows for better absorption of the medication. The needle should be inserted with the bevel up. It is not appropriate to insert the needle into the tissue on the upper back or massage the injection site afterward.

What Nursing Actions Are Correct When Administering Heparin Subcutaneously? Select