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Parenteral Administration of Drugs
Parenteral Administration of Drugs
Procedure
A. Subcutaneous Injection
Rationale
Injection into the tissues just below the dermis of the
skin
Medication absorption is slower. Adipose tissue has
pain receptors.
Assess for factors such as circulatory shock or reduced
local tissue perfusion
Assess adequacy of clients adipose tissue
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Skills Lab
Skills Lab
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