When giving a subcutaneous injection to a very thin patient,the nurse will alter the injection technique by:
A) using a 23-gauge needle.
B) spreading the skin before injection.
C) pinching up the skin and inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle.
D) injecting the medicine quickly to reduce pain.

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The subcutaneous technique changes when injecting a thin patient.The selection of needles is the same ( 11ea2024_9dcc_12da_a2dc_d967b1729d71_TB3264_11 inch needle of 27 or 28 gauge),the site selection is the same,but the technique changes to pinch up the skin and inject at a 90-degree angle.

When Giving a Subcutaneous Injection to a Very Thin Patient,the