The patient is to receive heparin by injection.Where does the nurse prepare to inject this medication?
A) In the patient's scapular region
B) In the patient's vastus lateralis
C) In the patient's posterior gluteal area
D) In the patient's abdomen

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Heparin is usually administered by subcutaneous injection, and the abdomen is the most commonly used site for injection. When administering heparin, the nurse should choose an area at least 2 inches away from the umbilicus and rotate injection sites. The scapular region, vastus lateralis, and posterior gluteal area are not commonly used for heparin injections.

The Patient Is to Receive Heparin by Injection