ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
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Correct Answer: A, C, D
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A: Inserting the entire length of the needle into the skin ensures proper delivery of the medication into the subcutaneous tissue.
C: Grasping the skin between the thumb and forefinger helps stabilize the injection site, reducing the risk of improper injection.
D: Alternating injection sites between the sides of the abdomen prevents tissue damage and promotes absorption of the medication.
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B: Massaging the insertion site after injecting the medication can lead to bruising or hematoma formation.
E: Expelling the air bubble is not necessary with enoxaparin prefilled syringes as they are designed to have minimal air in them.
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