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The nurse is teaching an overweight patient to administer subcutaneous heparin. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: A

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Correct Answer: A


Rationale: Option A is correct because when administering subcutaneous heparin, there is no need to aspirate for blood before injecting. Aspiration can lead to tissue damage and increase the risk of bleeding. Subcutaneous injections are given at a 45 to 90-degree angle, not 10 degrees (option
C). Firm pressure after injection does not decrease bleeding risk but may lead to tissue damage (option
B). The subcutaneous route is used for slower, sustained absorption, not faster absorption (option
D).

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