Which of the following would you include when giving a subcutaneous injection?
A. Insert the needle very slowly
B. After placing the needle, inject the drug quickly
C. Clean the injection site with hydrogen peroxide
D. Stretch the skin taut over the injection site
E. Hold the needle and syringe at a 45 to 90 degree angle to the skin
Answer: E
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