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If a patient asks you what subcutaneous means What is your answer?
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∙ 15y ago
You would tell the patient first that it doesn't and won't cause too much pain. Second, you tell the patient the definition, which is 'located or placed just beneath the skin'. By telling the patient it doesn't hurt, the patient won't freak out about anything, and because it is just beneath the skin, it's about as deep as a normal cut.
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What is anterior subcutaneous edema?
Anterior subcutaneous edema is excess fluid in the front under the skin.
The fatty layer of skin that stores energy?
The Subcutaneous Layer
Where do you give a sub q injection?
Sub q injection is a shortening of subcutaneous injection. Subcutaneous injections are given into the subcutaneous tissue which is the layer of tissue just under the skin - between the skin and the muscle. The most common areas of the body to give a subcutaneous injection are the abdomen, thigh, lower back and upper arm.
Is a subcutaneous injection made into the fatty layer just below the skin?
Yes, a subcutaneous injection is made into fatty layer below the skin.
The presence of air or gas in the subcutaneous tissues of the body?
would a area of subcutaneous air at the clavical area extending to theupper back be life threating
What does it mean when someone asks you if you are the doctor or the patient?
When someone asks you if you are the doctor or the patient, it usually means that you are the patient but you are trying to diagnosis your symptoms as if you were the doctor.
What is the defining root for subcutaneous?
Cutan- is the defining root for subcutaneous. The root means "skin."
What injection site is most appropriate for a subcutaneous injection for a patient with cachexia and little peripheral subcutaneous tissue?
For obese patient, pinch skin at site and inject needle at 90-degree angle below tissue fold. Rationale: Obese patients have fatty layer of tissue above subcutaneous layer.25 ~ Mosbys Nursing Skills
The subcutaneous injection delivers medication into which layer of the skin?
Subcutaneous means under the skin. It does not deliver medication to any layer of the skin.
Does intravenous and subcutaneous mean the same thing?
intravenous means medication is delivered into a vein, ie into the blook subcutaneous means that meds are injected into the muscles or just below the skin
What is subcutaneous edema?
A contusion is an injury with closed skin. Subcutaneous edema means swelling beneath the skin. Subcutaneous edema - contusion is the kind of finding you'd have if you had a bumpy swelling under the skin from getting whacked with something hard.
What is subcutaneous bleeding?
Subcutaneous bleeding is when there is bleeding beneath the skin's surface. It can appear as bruising or discoloration of the skin. It is commonly caused by trauma or injury to the blood vessels.
What is enquire?
It means 'asks about'
What does rogat mean in latin?
rogat is he asks (she asks / it asks).It can also regularly mean to ask for.benedictionem rogat he asks for a blessing.
What does expired patient means in medical records?
It means patient died
Where does a doctor examen a patient?
A doctor asks the patient to describe the reason for their visit. From that information, the doctor will examine the areas of the body pertinent to the complaint.
How do you use subcutaneous in a sentence?
My heart, muscles,and feet are subcutaneous.
