Clinical Situation: Janice is a 40-year-old obese client who has just returned from surgery following gastric bypass surgery. She has several medications ordered using the parenteral route
-Subcutaneous anticoagulent medications should be injected in which area?

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Subcutaneous injections of anticoagulant medications are best administered in the abdominal area because this area has a higher percentage of subcutaneous fat and a lower risk of hitting underlying muscle or bone. Additionally, the abdomen is a convenient area for clients to self-administer their own injections. Buttocks (B), arm (C), and lateral thigh (D) are also common areas for subcutaneous injections, but they are not the best choice for anticoagulant medications due to the risk of hitting muscle or bone, which can cause pain, bleeding, or bruising.

Clinical Situation: Janice Is a 40-Year-Old Obese Client Who Has