what is the most frequently recommended site for heparin injections?
abdomen
TID
0900, 1500, and 2100
what is the range in which you can five insulin
NOT <5 units or when BS is > 400
what are the sites for subcutaneous injections?
outer posterior aspect if the upper arm, the andomen below the costal margins to the illac crest, and the anterior aspects of the thighs...scapular areas of the upper back and the upper ventral or dorsal gluteal areas
intramusculr injections can administered up to ___
3 mL
what are the 6 rights
right med, right dose, right pt, right route, right time, right documentation
NOW
give med as soon as possible
how many times do you check med and when?
3 times---before removing the container from the drawer or shelf, as the amount of med is removed from container, and before returning the container to storage
