The nurse is teaching an overweight patient to administer subcutaneous heparin.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

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Patients giving subcutaneous medication should be taught not to aspirate after inserting the needle.They should not apply pressure.The needle should be inserted at a 45- to 90-degree angle.Absorption is slower with this route than with the intramuscular and intravenous (IV)routes.

The Nurse Is Teaching an Overweight Patient to Administer Subcutaneous