Select the correct one. A nurse is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. What is the correct technique for this procedure? a. Aspirate before giving and gently massage after the injection. b. Do not aspirate; massage the site for 1 minute. c. Do not aspirate before or massage after the injection. d. Massage the site of the injection; aspiration is not necessary but will do no harm.

Select the correct one. A nurse is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. What is the correct technique for this procedure? a. Aspirate before giving and gently massage after the injection. b. Do not aspirate; massage the site for 1 minute. c. Do not aspirate before or massage after the injection. d. Massage the site of the injection; aspiration is not necessary but will do no harm.

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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ISBN:9781285244662

Author:White

Publisher:White

Chapter15: Humidity And Aerosol Therapy

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