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laurencescou

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Does the nurse have to measure the dose in a prefilled syringe? If so, why; if not, why not?
 
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Question 2

Which size zone should be avoided around umbilicus when giving abdominal subcutaneous injections?
 
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Ashley I

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Answer to Question 1

Yes. The dose must be measured. The dose needed may be less than the amount in the prefilled syringe. There is often a little air and extra medication in the prefilled syringe.

Answer to Question 2

A 2-inch diameter around umbilicus is to be avoided.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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