–Routes of Administration– 💉I’ve included only SOME routes of medication administration in this carousel, but knowing the differences is SO important! -Subcutaneous Injection (SubQ, SC, SQ) – 💉ANGLE of injection: 90° (normal - overweight clients) 45° (thin clients) (enters the subcutaneous/fat layer) ⭐Uses: Non-irritating, water-soluble medication (Examples: Insulin & heparin) – Intramuscular (IM) injection – 💉ANGLE of injection: 90° (Use the Z-track method) (enters directly into the muscle)