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The Nurse Needs to Administer Insulin Subcutaneously (Subcut) to an Obese

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The nurse needs to administer insulin subcutaneously (subcut) to an obese patient. Which is the proper technique for this injection?


A) Using the Z-track method
B) Inserting the needle at a 5- to 15-degree angle until resistance is felt
C) Pinching the skin at the injection site, and then inserting the needle to below the tissue fold at a 90-degree angle
D) Spreading the skin tightly over the injection site, inserting the needle, and then releasing the skin

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