ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024 ( 61 Questions)
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?
Aspiration (pulling back on the syringe before injection) is not recommended when administering enoxaparin. This could cause bruising.
You should not massage the site following the injection as this could cause bruising.
With enoxaparin and other low molecular weight heparins, you do not need to expel the air bubble before injecting the medication. The air bubble ensures that all the medication is delivered.
Enoxaparin should be injected into abdominal tissue. This helps ensure proper absorption and reduces the risk of bruising.
Choice A rationale:
Aspiration (pulling back on the syringe before injection) is not recommended when administering enoxaparin. This could cause bruising.
Choice B rationale:
You should not massage the site following the injection as this could cause bruising.
Choice C rationale:
With enoxaparin and other low molecular weight heparins, you do not need to expel the air bubble before injecting the medication. The air bubble ensures that all the medication is delivered.
Choice D rationale:
Enoxaparin should be injected into abdominal tissue. This helps ensure proper absorption and reduces the risk of bruising.