The nurse cleansing the skin surface of a patient prior to injection will start at the
a. periphery and work inward in a back and forth motion.
b. periphery and work inward in a cyclical motion.
c. injection site and work outward in a straight line.
d. injection site and work outward in a circular motion.
ANS: D
The skin surface is cleansed prior to injection starting at the injection site and working outward in a circular motion toward the periphery.
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