The nurse prepares to administer a subcutaneous injection for a client of average weight.At what angle would the nurse insert the needle?

Name: The nurse prepares to administer a subcutaneous injection for a client of average weight.At what angle would the nurse insert the needle?
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For a subcutaneous injection given to an adult,the dose amount should not exceed 1.5 mL,and a 0.5 to 3 mL syringe is used with a 23- to 25-gauge needle,and the dose is administered at a 45-degree angle.

The Nurse Prepares to Administer a Subcutaneous Injection for a Client