A student nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin (Lovenox) to a client. What action by the student requires immediate intervention by the supervising nurse?
a. Assessing the client's platelet count
b. Choosing an 18-gauge, 2-inch needle
c. Not aspirating prior to injection
d. Swabbing the injection site with alcohol
ANS: B
Enoxaparin is given subcutaneously, so the 18-gauge, 2-inch needle is too big. The other actions are appropriate.
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