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Correct answer.
D. Use a one inch needle to inject the medication.
A subcutaneous injection always given in 25 to 26 gauge needle in 1cm length .
Option A is incorrect , because 22 gauge needle is larger gauge size that is used for IV injection.
The injection site in abdomen is around the umbilicus. So option B also wrong .
Massaging after heparin injection is contraindicated as it cause bruising and tissue death. Option C also incorrect.