What nursing actions are correct when administering heparin subcutaneously? Select all that apply

Question

a. Insert the needle with the bevel up at a 15-degree angle.
b. Insert the needle at a 45- to 90-degree angle.
c. Insert the needle into the tissue on the upper back.
d. Insert the needle into the abdominal tissue.
e. Massage the injection site when the injection is complete.

Answer 1

B, D
Feedback
Correct For this subcutaneous injection, the nurse inserts the needle at a 45- to
90-degree angle and injects into the subcutaneous abdominal tissue.
Incorrect This technique is used for an intradermal injection. The upper back is used
for intradermal injections. The nurse should not massage the site after
administering heparin.