Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin subcutaneously to a client using a prefilled syringe. The nurse should plan to use which of the following techniques when administering this medication?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Correct Answer: B - Inject the medication into abdominal tissue.
Rationale: Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin that is typically administered subcutaneously into the abdominal tissue due to better absorption and decreased risk of bruising compared to other sites. Injecting into abdominal tissue also ensures proper distribution of the medication.
Summary of other choices:
A: Expelling air bubbles is not necessary for subcutaneous injections and may lead to medication wastage.
C: Aspiration is not required for subcutaneous injections as the medication is not intended for intramuscular or intravenous administration.
D: Massaging the site is not recommended after administering enoxaparin as it can increase the risk of bruising or hematoma formation.
Rationale: Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin that is typically administered subcutaneously into the abdominal tissue due to better absorption and decreased risk of bruising compared to other sites. Injecting into abdominal tissue also ensures proper distribution of the medication.
Summary of other choices:
A: Expelling air bubbles is not necessary for subcutaneous injections and may lead to medication wastage.
C: Aspiration is not required for subcutaneous injections as the medication is not intended for intramuscular or intravenous administration.
D: Massaging the site is not recommended after administering enoxaparin as it can increase the risk of bruising or hematoma formation.