subcutaneous injection, help

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[TD=class: question]All of the following are correct statements about subcutaneous injections EXCEPT:[/TD]

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[TD=class: questionAnswers]a) Use a needle 3/8" – 5/8" in length of 25 – 27 gauge

b) Inject the needle quickly and firmly at a 90 degree angle

c) Pull back on the plunger to aspirate for blood return

d) Do not massage the site if giving subcutaneous heparin[/TD]

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Is this a question from your homework? Maybe you should read about this. You can even google this since it is a pretty obvious and easy question.

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Which ones do YOU think are wrong (or right) and why?

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So....only one is supposed to be untrue?

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