The nurse prepares to perform a z-track injection to a client. Place the steps of the procedure in correct order. A) Maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle.B) Inject medication slowly, keeping skin taut.C) Pull skin 2.5-3.8 cm (1-1. in.) laterally away from the injection site.D) Withdraw needle.E) Release retracted skin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
C, A, B, D, E
A) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the following steps: Pull skin 2.5-3.8 cm (1-1. in.) laterally away from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle; inject medication slowly, keeping skin taut; withdraw the needle; release the retracted skin.
B) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the following steps: Pull skin 2.5-3.8 cm (1-1. in.) laterally away from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle; inject medication slowly, keeping skin taut; withdraw the needle; release the retracted skin.
C) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the following steps: Pull skin 2.5-3.8 cm (1-1. in.) laterally away from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle; inject medication slowly, keeping skin taut; withdraw the needle; release the retracted skin.
D) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the following steps: Pull skin 2.5-3.8 cm (1-1. in.) laterally away from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle; inject medication slowly, keeping skin taut; withdraw the needle; release the retracted skin.
E) The injection technique of a z-track injection include the following steps: Pull skin 2.5-3.8 cm (1-1. in.) laterally away from the injection site; maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle; inject medication slowly, keeping skin taut; withdraw the needle; release the retracted skin.
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