The client is prescribed to receive iron dextran by the Z-track method of intramuscular injection. Which technique should the nurse use to adhere to the Z-track method?
A. Inject medication only into the dorsal gluteal site.
B. Take care to ensure that no air is present in the syringe.
C. Select a 22-gauge, 1-inch needle to minimize tissue trauma.
D. Massage the site for a minimum of five minutes after the injection.
A
The Z-track injection technique is reserved for irritating or staining medications to be adminis-tered intramuscularly. The medication must be injected deeply into the tissue of a large muscle to prevent leakage.
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