The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous does of insulin to a patient with diabetes.Which two sites might the nurse use that would provide the best absorption of the injection? Select all that apply.

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Subcutaneous injections are given into the subcutaneous tissue,the layer of fat located below the dermis and above the muscle tissue.Absorption is slower than through the intramuscular route because subcutaneous tissue does not have as rich a blood supple as does muscle.However,the speed of absorption varies with the subcutaneous site selected.Absorption is fastest in sites on the abdomen and arms; it is slower on the thigh and upper buttocks.Medication is absorbed more evenly from the abdomen than from the thighs and buttocks because it is affected less by activity.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Subcutaneous Does of Insulin