A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when teaching the client?

The correct answer is C: Inject the medication into the abdomen. Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin that is typically administered subcutaneously into the abdomen to prevent deep vein thrombosis. This site offers a larger area for administration and better absorption. Administering the medication into the deltoid muscle (A) is not recommended for enoxaparin. Massaging the injection site (B) can increase the risk of bruising and should be avoided. Expecting the injection to cause bruising (D) is not a standard expectation and should not be communicated to the client.