When giving a subcutaneous injection to a very thin patient, how does the nurse alter the injection technique?
A) Using a 23-G needle
B) Spreading the skin before injection
C) Pinching up the skin and inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle
D) Injecting the medicine quickly to reduce pain

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For a very thin patient, pinching up the skin helps ensure the injection is given into the subcutaneous tissue rather than muscle, and a 90-degree angle is appropriate for subcutaneous injections.

When Giving a Subcutaneous Injection to a Very Thin Patient