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The Nurse Evaluates the Patient's Ability to Self-Administer a Subcutaneous

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The nurse evaluates the patient's ability to self-administer a subcutaneous injection of the anticoagulant enoxaparin (Lovenox) .What action by the patient indicates a need for additional patient teaching?


A) Insert the needle at a 45- to 90-degree angle.
B) Massage the area after performing the injection.
C) Administer the injection without aspirating.
D) Inject at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) from the umbilicus.

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