The most effective nursing actions to decrease discomfort to the patient during a parenteral injection would be:
A) inserting the needle while the skin is still wet from the alcohol wipe.
B) asking the patient to look at the injection site for learning purposes.
C) using the smallest gauge needle that is appropriate for the site.
D) removing the needle slowly to avoid damaging the tissue.

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Using the smallest gauge needle that is appropriate for the site is one way to decrease patient discomfort.

The Most Effective Nursing Actions to Decrease Discomfort to the Patient