When administering a subcutaneous injection, the ________ side of the arm should be avoided because the skin is more sensitive.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
medial
A subcutaneous injection should be administered on the lateral side of the arm because the medial side is more sensitive.
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