NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin. What is the most appropriate site for subcutaneous injection?
The abdomen provides consistent absorption and is readily accessible. Other sites are typically for intramuscular injections or less preferred for routine subcu
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Question: A nurse is preparing to administer insulin. What is the most appropriate site for subcutaneous injection?
Answer options:
- Deltoid muscle.
- Ventrogluteal site. ✅ Abdomen, at least 1 inch from the umbilicus.
- Dorsogluteal site.
Correct answer: Abdomen, at least 1 inch from the umbilicus.
Explanation: The abdomen provides consistent absorption and is readily accessible. Other sites are typically for intramuscular injections or less preferred for routine subcutaneous insulin administration.
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