RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 353 of 2368

A nurse will give a subcutaneous injection to a thin adult with little adipose tissue at the site. Which angle should the nurse use?

  1. 45 degrees
  2. 5 degrees
  3. 15 degrees
  4. Parallel to the skin
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Correct answer: 45 degrees

A 45-degree angle is used for thin clients, and 90 degrees for normal-sized or obese adults.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Parenteral Medications: Description of Procedure. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026