Which should the nurse consider when administering an injection of ferrous sulfate intramuscularly to a client?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Give the injection in the deltoid muscle.
B. Iron is best absorbed if given subcutaneously.
C. Iron is irritating to the tissues.
D. The z-track method should be used.
E. Iron preparations should be administered through a needle gauge 16 or larger.
Answer:
C. Iron is irritating to the tissues.
D. The z-track method should be used.
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