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🩹 Administration Technique:
Position Patient: Ensure the patient is comfortable and the injection site is accessible.
Cleanse the Site: Use an alcohol swab to clean the injection site in a circular motion.
Insert Needle: Hold the skin taut and insert the needle at a 90-degree angle.
Aspirate: (If required by policy) Pull back on the plunger to check for blood return.
Inject Medication: If no blood is aspirated, inject the medication slowly and steadily.
Withdraw Needle: Withdraw the needle at the same angle as insertion and immediately apply gentle pressure with a gauze pad.
📋 Post-Administration:
Dispose of Needle: Safely dispose of the needle in a sharps container.
Document: Record the administration details, including the medication, dose, site, and patient response.
Monitor: Observe the patient for any adverse reactions or side effects.
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