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The nurse is administering heparin via the subcutaneous route. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. Prepare the medication using a 25-gauge, ½ inch needle b. After injecting the need... le, aspirate and observe for blood c. After removing the needle, massage the area gently d. Administer the medication in the client's "love handles" Prepare the medication using a 25-gauge, ½ inch needle Knowledge: The nurse should NOT aspirate for blood when administering heparin because this can damage surrounding tissue and cause bruising. The nurse should not massage after injecting heparin because this may cause bruising or bleeding. Heparin is administered in the abdomen at least 2 inches from umbilicus-best practice. The nurse is administering morning medications on a medical floor. Which medication should the nurse administer first? a. Regular insulin sliding scale to an elderly client diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus b. Methylprednisolone, a glucocorticoid, to a client diagnosed with lupus erythematosus c. Morphine, a narcotic analgesic, to a client diagnosed with AIDS d. Lasix, a diuretic, to a client with hypertension a. Regular insulin sliding scale to an elderly client diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus b. Methylprednisolone, a glucocorticoid, to a client diagnosed with lupus erythematosus (can be administered within the 30-minute acceptable time frame) c. Morphine, a narcotic analgesic, to a client diagnosed with AIDS -pain medication is a priority, but it can be administered after the sliding scale d. Lasix, a diuretic, to a client with hypertension- can be administered within the 30- minute acceptable time frame Regular insulin is administered prior to meals; therefore, this medication should be administered. [Show More]
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