A nurse is providing teaching to a client about how to self-administer subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

"Ensure that the air bubble remains in the syringe."

"Rub the site after injecting the medication."

"Inject the medication into the lateral thigh."

"Release the skin fold before injecting the medication."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

The air bubble should not be expelled from the syringe or aspirate. The air bubble in the syringe of enoxaparin is intended to remain to ensure the full dose of medication is administered.

B-Avoid rubbing a sit may increase the risk of bleeding /irritation

C-The injection is made into the anterolateral or posterolateral aspect of the thigh

D-The skin should not be released before injection as the medication may be injected into the muscle

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Ensures the right client is receiving the medication to avoid medication errors. Two identifiers ensures that two clients with a thing in common can be told apart to avoid administering medications into the wrong individual.

A,C,D- Are important steps but not related to client safety which is priority

A. Ginkgo biloba B. Coenzyme QIO C. Valerian D. Probiotics

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Ginkgo biloba is a form of alternative medicine that is used due to its antioxidants and cardiovascular benefits. In addition to these, it has antiplatelet effects which increases the risk of bleeding when used concurrently with anticoagulants such as in clients receiving warfarin

Coenzyme QIO, Valerian and probiotics have no notable interactions with warfarin

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