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Q: How do you give a injection to a obese patient?
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When giving a subcutaneous injection to an obese patient the nurse should give the injection at what angle?

A 90 degree angle is recommended but for obese patient the critical factor is for the Sc to be administered ti the fatty tissue and not the muscle of just under the epidermis.


What injection site is most appropriate for a subcutaneous injection for a patient with cachexia and little peripheral subcutaneous tissue?

For obese patient, pinch skin at site and inject needle at 90-degree angle below tissue fold. Rationale: Obese patients have fatty layer of tissue above subcutaneous layer.25 ~ Mosbys Nursing Skills


What is the medical billing code for patient is obese?

medical code for patient is obese is 300.3


Can you use the contraception injection if you are obese?

i am obese but in good health and my doctor has no problem giving it to me, however a friend of mine is morbidly obese and she was refused the depo provera injection, they gave her the POP instead, progesterone only pill.


The science of treating obese patient is?

The science of treating obese patients is Contemporary Endocrinology.


Can you give me a sentence using the word disinfectant?

The nurse applied disinfectant to the patient's arm before given him the injection.


A sentence with the word injection?

The patient passed out when he learned that he would need an injection.


What is a Prolia injection?

When denosumab injection (Prolia) is used to treat osteoporosis or bone loss, your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with denosumab injection and each time you refill your prescription.


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My grandmother is really obese. ( fat ).


Is TT injection is enough for ordinary dog bites?

Yes it's enough to give TT injection for ordinary dog bites, and the patient should also notice the symptom, based that ARV should administered.


Can Nubain be prescribed for self-injection at home for pain and if so how common is this among physicians if the patient knows how to give IM injections?

uhhhh.....hell no....doctors will not prescribe ANYTHING for self injection,unless you are a cancer patient with live hospice that would give you the injections..although it would be wonderful if you could have any pain meds prescribed for self-injection,this will never happen. Uhhh....hell yes....my doctor prescribed me Nubain Injections that I give myself, today...so yes you can get it prescribed.


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