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MSNCB Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

Category - Medical Surgical

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The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client's family member on the administration of enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which action by the family member would indicate an understanding of the administration procedure for the drug?

  1. An 18-gauge, 1½-inch needle is selected for injection
  2. The family member administers the medication subcutaneously
  3. The family member aspirates for blood return after the needle is inserted in the muscle
  4. The same administration site is used for every injection
Explanation

Answer - B - Lovenox is an anticoagulant medication that is administered via the subcutaneous route. The medication is injected at the anterior lateral abdominal wall (ALAW), usually once or twice a day, or as directed by the physician. The administration site is changed for every injection, between right and left ALAW, to prevent bruising and bleeding.

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