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The Nurse's Outcome for the Patient Is, "Patient Self-Administers Subcutaneous

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The nurse's outcome for the patient is, "Patient self-administers subcutaneous heparin before discharge." What does the nurse include in patient teaching?


A) Expect large areas of bruising around the injection site.
B) Promote heparin absorption by massaging the injection site.
C) Choose one large area for consistent heparin absorption.
D) Inject heparin into the abdomen but avoid the umbilical area.

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