A patient is to receive iron dextran injections. Which technique is appropriate when the nurse is administering this medication?
a. Intravenous administration mixed with 5% dextrose
b. Intramuscular injection in the upper arm
c. Intramuscular injection using the Z-track method
d. Subcutaneous injection into the abdomen
ANS: C
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