The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection and notes that the previous injection was given to the lateral aspect of the upper arm. Which of these sites would be the MOST appropriate choice to administer this dose?
a. anterior forearm c. upper chest
b. anterior thigh d. dorsogluteal
B
Sites commonly used for administering subcutaneous injections are the lateral aspect of the upper arm, the anterior thigh, the abdomen, the scapula area, and the upper ventral gluteal area.
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