Using the illustration below, select the proper angle for the nurse to use in administering a subcutaneous injection for the average adult
a. 90 °
b. 45 °
c. 15 °
d. Any of the above
ANS: B
Subcutaneous injections are given at a 45-degree angle for the average adult. This angle is used to ensure that the medication is injected into the subcutaneous tissue rather than into the muscle.
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