Author Question: The nurse has administered a subcutaneous injection of low-molecular-weight heparin to a patient who ... (Read 131 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse has administered a subcutaneous injection of low-molecular-weight heparin to a patient who is recovering from surgery. This injection will be primarily deposited into:

A) The epidermis
B) The dermis
C) Muscle
D) Adipose tissue

Question 2

The nurse's assessment of an older adult patient who is postoperative day 1 following orthopedic surgery reveals scrotal edema. A review of the patient's recent documentation indicates that the patient is likely fluid overloaded.

Why are areas such as the scrotum particularly susceptible to edema?
A) The scrotum has a high concentration of Merkel cells, which are easily engorged with free water.
B) The scrotum lacks an epidermal layer, making it more susceptible to pressure from deeper skin layers.
C) The vascularity and thin dermis of the scrotum make it prone to edema.
D) The scrotum has a thick basement membrane, which is highly vascular.