To administer heparin subcutaneously, the nurse should follow these steps: Clean, but don’t rub, the site with alcohol.
Stretch the skin taut or pick up a well-defined skin fold. Hold the shaft of the needle in a dart position.
Insert the needle into the skin at a right (90-degree) angle.
Firmly depress the plunger, but don’t aspirate.
Leave the needle in place for 10 seconds. Withdraw the needle gently at the angle of insertion.
Apply pressure to the injection site with an alcohol pad.
Stretch the skin taut or pick up a well-defined skin fold. Hold the shaft of the needle in a dart position.
Insert the needle into the skin at a right (90-degree) angle.
Firmly depress the plunger, but don’t aspirate.
Leave the needle in place for 10 seconds. Withdraw the needle gently at the angle of insertion.
Apply pressure to the injection site with an alcohol pad.