TEST QUESTION: Insulin Administration

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D) Abdomen SQ tissue


MORE INFO ON ANSWER:

  • Make sure that sites are rotated however.

  • Injected in the same place can cause a buildup of fat under the skin this decreasing the absorption rate of the insulin.

  • Injecting in the SQ tissue of the abdomen helps speed the absorption rate of the insulin.

  • Some areas will not absorb as quickly.

  • Another good site is the back of the arm.

  • Sometimes providers will order IV insulin in certain emergent situations-generally this rapidly lowers the the glucose.

  • It is not suitable or recommended for continuous use though (increased risk for thrombosis or infection)- diapedia.org


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