The nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a diabetic child. Which would be the recommended route for this administration?
A) Subcutaneous
B) Intradermal
C) Intramuscular
D) Oral
Ans: A
Subcutaneous (SQ) administration distributes medication into the fatty layers of the body. It is used primarily for insulin administration, heparin, and certain immunizations, such as MMR. Intradermal administration is used primarily for tuberculosis screening and allergy testing. Intramuscular administration is used to administer certain medications, such as many immunizations. Insulin is not administered orally.
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