Which action by a nurse who is administering fondaparinux ( Arixtra ) to a patient with venous thromboembolism ( VTE ) indicates that more education about the medication is needed?
A) The nurse avoids rubbing the injection site after giving the medication.
B) The nurse injects the medication into the abdominal subcutaneous tissue.
C) The nurse fails to assess the partial thromboplastin time ( PTT ) before administration of the medication.
D) The nurse ejects the air bubble in the syringe before administering the Arixtra.
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