The nurse is discussing various sites used for insulin injections with a child and her family. Which site usually has the fastest rate of absorption?
a. Arm c. Buttock
b. Leg d. Abdomen
ANS: D
The abdomen has the fastest rate of absorption but the shortest duration. The arm has a fast rate of absorption but short duration. The leg has a slow rate of absorption but a long duration. The buttock has the slowest rate of absorption and the longest duration.
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