The nurse is teaching the patient, who has been newly prescribed etanercept (Enbrel), how to administer the medication. What statement is accurate?
A) "Be sure to drink a whole glass of water when swallowing the pill."
B) "Do not take this medication for at least 1 hour after taking an antacid."
C) "You can use each of the subcutaneous injection sites to avoid tissue damage."
D) "Inject this medication deeply into the muscle to promote absorption."
C
Feedback:
Etanercept is given by injecting it into the subcutaneous tissues. The injection sites should be rotated to avoid tissue damage. Because it is not taken orally, there is no requirement related to amount of water to be taken or waiting an hour after taking an antacid. Etanercept is not injected into the muscle but rather into the subcutaneous tissue.
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