Problem: The practical nurse administers a subculaneous injection to Mrs. Gregory, and elderly resident who is quite thin and has little adipose tissue. She administers the medication by pinching the injection site and inserting the needle at a 45- degree angle Which of the following statements best describes the rationale for this approach? Need Assignment Help?
Select one. A. To lessen the pain to the patient during needle insertion B. To ensure that the solution is injected into compressed issue C. To avoid administering the medication intramuscularly D. Subcaneous injections should always be administered in this manner