Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy ( 51 Questions)
What is the recommended technique for insulin injection?
Inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle may result in intramuscular injection, leading to rapid absorption and potential hypoglycemia.
Pinch the skin and insert the needle at a 45-degree angle. This technique helps ensure proper subcutaneous injection and absorption of insulin.
Inserting the needle at a 30-degree angle may result in shallow injection and inadequate insulin absorption.
Pressing the needle against the skin and releasing quickly may result in the medication leaking out of the injection site.
Pinch the skin and insert the needle at a 45-degree angle. This technique helps ensure proper subcutaneous injection and absorption of insulin.
Incorrect choices:
a. Inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle may result in intramuscular injection, leading to rapid absorption and potential hypoglycemia.
c. Inserting the needle at a 30-degree angle may result in shallow injection and inadequate insulin absorption.
d. Pressing the needle against the skin and releasing quickly may result in the medication leaking out of the injection site.