Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 511 of 2368
Where is the best site for the nurse to inject enoxaparin for the best absorption?
- The abdomen, by subcutaneous injection
- The deltoid, by intramuscular injection
- The thigh, by intramuscular injection
- The forearm, by intradermal injection
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Correct answer: The abdomen, by subcutaneous injection
Enoxaparin is given subcutaneously, preferably in the abdomen.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Low-Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026