The nurse questions the administration of a subcutaneous medication to a client with:
A. Heart disease
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Arterial occlusive disease
D. Respiratory insufficiency
C
C. Conditions causing impaired blood flow contraindicate subcutaneous injection.
A. Heart disease is not a contraindication for subcutaneous injection.
B. Diabetes mellitus is not a contraindication for subcutaneous injection.
D. Respiratory insufficiency is not a contraindication for subcutaneous injection.
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