The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for anemia and is taking Imferon IM. The nurse should plan to administer this medication:
1. IV.
2. PO.
3. Subcutaneously.
4. Via the z-track method.
Answer: 4
1. The physician order is IM.
2. The order is for IM Imferon.
3. Imferon can cause massive tissue damage, and so is not given SQ.
4. Due to tissue damage that occurs with this medication, it is given by the z-track method.
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