The nurse has just injected insulin subcutaneously into the client's abdomen. What action should the nurse take at this point?
1. Massage the site to encourage absorption.
2. Leave the needle embedded in the client's skin for 5 seconds after administration.
3. Remove the needle rapidly by pulling it quickly from the skin.
4. Cover the injection site with a pressure dressing for at least 15 minutes or until the bleb disappears.
Answer: 2. Leave the needle embedded in the client's skin for 5 seconds after administration.
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