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The Nurse Is Administering Insulin Subcutaneously (SC)to a Patient Who

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The nurse is administering insulin subcutaneously (SC) to a patient who is obese.Which of the following 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 injecting the needle below the tissue fold
D) Spreading the skin tightly over the injection site,inserting the needle,then releasing the skin

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