Which is the correct needle and injection angle for an obese patient who has been ordered to receive a subcutaneous injection?
A. 3/8-inch 25-gauge, 15 degrees
B. 3/8- to 5/8-inch 25-gauge, 45 degrees
C. 3/8- to 5/8-inch 25-gauge, 90 degrees
D. 1-inch 22-gauge, 90 degrees
Answer: C. 3/8- to 5/8-inch 25-gauge, 90 degrees
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