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."
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 A
Explanation
A-Injection of air ensures that the accurate dose is withdrawn into the syringe
B-It is not necessary to administer within 20 min, it should, however, be administered within 24 hours.
C-Short-acting insulin should be drawn first to ensure that the short-acting insulin is not contaminated with the long-acting or intermediate one.
D- Insulin types can be mixed in the same syringe, provided the short-acting insulin is drawn up first.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Epinephrine is administered as a priority in anaphylactic reaction to counter the mechanism of the reaction. Epinephrine helps to reverse the severe allergic response by constricting blood vessels, relaxing smooth muscles in the lungs to improve breathing, and reducing swelling and hives. It is typically administered intramuscularly (IM) into the thigh.
B-Replacing the infusion is important to maintain intravascular volume and blood pressure in the event of hypotension associated with the anaphylactic reaction but not a priority
C-Diphenhydramine helps in managing the cutaneous allergic manifestations but does not address the life-threatening effects
D-Elevation of the client’s feet and legs is not necessary
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