Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injectionsA nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Subcutaneous heparin injections are typically administered in the abdomen to facilitate absorption and minimize complications.