When a nurse is to administer a medication to a client using the Z-track method, which of these sites is preferred?
a. deltoid c. dorsogluteal
b. quadriceps d. ventrogluteal
C
The dorsogluteal in the site of choice when administering a medication using the Z-track method.
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