When performing an intramuscular injection, the ________ method should be used to prevent medication from backing up into other tissue layers.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Z-track

A Z-track intramuscular injection is used to prevent medication from backing up into subcutaneous tissue layers.

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