The nurse is preparing to administer intramuscular haloperidol (Haldol) to a patient who has schizophrenia. What action will the nurse perform?
a. Massage the site after injecting the medication to ensure complete absorption.
b. Teach the patient to return every week to receive medication doses.
c. Use a small bore needle when injecting the medication.
d. Use the Z-track method and inject the medication into deep muscle tissue.
ANS: D
Haloperidol is a viscous liquid and should be injected deep into muscle tissue using a Z-track method. The injection site should not be massaged. Injections of long-term preparations of haloperidol are given every 2 to 4 weeks. Nurses should use a large-bore needle when injecting haloperidol.
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