When giving a subcutaneous injection to an obese patient the nurse should give the injection at what angle?

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2026-02-27 07:50

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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.

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