ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Administer the medication into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area. Enoxaparin is a type of low molecular weight heparin that is typically administered subcutaneously into the fatty tissue of the abdomen. The anterolateral and posterolateral abdominal areas are recommended sites for subcutaneous injections to ensure proper absorption of the medication. By choosing these areas, the nurse minimizes the risk of injecting the medication into a muscle or a blood vessel, which could lead to complications. It is important to rotate injection sites to prevent tissue damage and ensure consistent absorption. Expelling air bubbles from the syringe (choice
A) is not necessary with prefilled syringes. Holding the skin taut (choice
C) is not required for subcutaneous injections. Massaging the injection site (choice
D) is not recommended as it can increase the risk of bruising or bleeding.
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