1. Gather Supplies: Syringe, needle, medication, alcohol swabs, and gloves. 2. Prepare Medication: Draw the correct dose into the syringe. 3. Site Selection: Choose the appropriate subcutaneous site. 4. Clean Area: Use an alcohol swab to clean the injection site. 5. Pinch Skin: Gently pinch the skin to lift the subcutaneous tissue. 6. Injection Technique: Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle. 7. Inject Medication: Push the plunger to inject the medication. 8. Withdraw Needle: Remove the needle and apply gentle pressure with an alcohol swab.
