The nurse is teaching a patient how to give a subcutaneous injection.The nurse includes which sites as acceptable for this route of administration? (Select all that apply. )

A) Ventrogluteal area between the greater trochanter and the iliac crest
B) Outer aspect of the upper arms
C) Abdomen from below the costal margins to the iliac crests
D) Anterior thighs

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louis steven · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B,C,D, Explanation :  The best subcutaneous injection sites include the outer aspect of the upper arms,the abdomen from below the costal margins to the iliac crests,and the anterior aspects of the thighs.These areas are easily accessible and are large enough that you can rotate multiple injections within each anatomical location.The ventrogluteal area is used for intramuscular injections.

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