Which nursing intervention(s)would be accurate when administering heparin subcutaneously?(Select all that apply.)

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Ecchymosis,or bruising,indicates bleeding below the dermis and should be assessed closely.Patients on heparin therapy are prone to bleeding,which would lead to hemorrhagic shock.Vital sign alterations would alert the nurse to internal bleeding.aPTT levels are required to be monitored for the intravenous route,but not for subcutaneous injections.The injection site should not be massaged to reduce local bleeding.Aspiration may cause bruising when administering heparin subcutaneously.

Which Nursing Intervention(s)would Be Accurate When Administering Heparin Subcutaneously?(Select All