Asked by Jamiilla Moore on Jul 05, 2024
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The nurse is discussing with a child and family the various sites used for insulin injections. Which site usually has the fastest rate of absorption?
A) Arm
B) Leg
C) Buttock
D) Abdomen
Absorption Rate
A measure of how quickly a substance is absorbed into the bloodstream or across any biological membrane.
- Gain insight into the methods for overseeing and handling diabetes mellitus and insipidus in pediatric patients.
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ZU
Zarko UbiparipJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The abdomen has the fastest rate of absorption but the shortest duration. The arm has a fast rate of absorption but short duration. The leg has a slow rate of absorption but a long duration. The buttock has the slowest rate of absorption and the longest duration.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the methods for overseeing and handling diabetes mellitus and insipidus in pediatric patients.
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