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folubunmi

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The client is to receive heparin by injection. The nurse prepares to inject this medication in the client's:
 
  A. Scapular region
  B. Vastus lateralis
  C. Posterior gluteal
  D. Abdomen

Question 2

Handheld devices that deliver inhaled medication in a fine powder to penetrate lung airways are known as ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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D. The site most frequently recommended for heparin injections is the abdomen.
A. The scapular areas may be used for subcutaneous injections, but it is not a recommended site for heparin injections.
B. The vastus lateralis is used for intramuscular injections, not subcutaneous injections.
C. The posterior gluteal site is not recommended for heparin injections.

Answer to Question 2

dry powder inhalers (DPIs)
DPIs are handheld devices that deliver inhaled medication in a fine powder formulation to the respiratory tract.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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