The nurse's outcome for the client is "Client self-administers subcutaneous heparin before discharge.". What does the nurse include in client teaching?
1. Expect large areas of bruising around the injection sites.
2. Promote heparin absorption by massaging injection site.
3. Choose one large area for consistent heparin absorption.
4. Inject heparin into the abdomen but avoid umbilical area.
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4. The nurse instructs the client to inject heparin into the abdomen and avoid the area around the umbilicus because it is surrounded by dense tissue that delays absorption.
1. The nurse instructs the client to expect small areas of bruising around the injection sites.
2. The nurse instructs the client to avoid massaging the sites because in increases ab-sorption and promotes bruising.
3. The nurse instructs the client choose various sites reminding the client that bruising occurs and the client may want to keep the areas covered.
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