A nurse instructs an infertile woman in self-administration of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (Ganirelix). Which statement by the patient demonstrates understanding of where to administer the medication?
The best sites for self-administration are the
a. periumbilical area."
b. arm."
c. upper thigh."
d. hip."
e. love handles."
ANS: A, C
The best sites for self-administration of Ganirelix are the periumbilical area and the upper thigh.
The arm, hip, and love handles are not recommended sites for self-administration of Ganirelix.
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