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, Intramuscular (IM) injection into a muscle
No more than 3 ml
At a 90 degree angle
Where are the IM injection sites? Deltoid
Gluteus Maximus (not recommended)
Vastus lateralis ***
Recurs femoris
Subcutaneous injections Injection of a small amount of a medication under the skin into fatty or connective tissue
45-90 degree angle
1 ml fluid maximum
Transdermal injection diffuse through the epidermis at a known rate into the dermis
5-15 degree angle
Bevel up
Pull skin back
Make a "wheel"
Endocrine system Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and
nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.
Insulin Hormone Necessary for carb regulation and glucose control
Hormones Chemical messengers, mostly those manufactured by the endocrine glands, that are
produce metabolic change
Normal BS 70-120
Fasting BS 70-100
Pre-diabetic BS over 140