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Sub Q Injection admn

Administering Subcutaneous Injections

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Check the Order
Determine if the patient has any allergies to the medication
Identify the client by 2 identifiers
Check the 6 Rights. Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Frequency, Document
Explain the procedure to the patient
Wash hands & don gloves
Select the desired needle by length, gauge, & mLs
Cleanse the vial
Make sure to compare the medication to the patient 3 times.
Open the needle, remove and discard the cap, aspirate air into the needle
Inject the air into the vial and invert the vial, withdrawing slightly more than desired amount.
Flick the syringe to clear any air bubbles and adjust to the desired measurement.
Cleanse the area selected for injection in a circular motion from the inside, outward and allow to dry.
Bunch the skin and inject at a 45 degree angle, injecting slowly.
Place gauze and bandaid on site
Discard needle (DO NOT RECAP!!!!!!)
Document the medication administered, the amount, the site of administration, the date and the time and nurses initials
Created by: jessicaspring
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