A nurse is bunching (pinching) the tissue of a client when administering a subcutaneous injection. What is the reason for bunching when injecting subcutaneously?
A) To prevent needle-stick injuries
B) To ensure the accuracy of landmarking
C) To facilitate blood circulation at injection site
D) To avoid instilling medication within the muscle
D
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Nurses bunch tissue between the thumb and fingers before administering the injection to avoid instilling medication within the muscle. Bunching does not prevent needle-stick injuries, it does not facilitate blood circulation at the injection site, nor does it ensure the accuracy of landmarking.
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