The physician is talking to the nurse about giving his client an injection of iron dextran. He states it will need to be administered in a Z-track method. The nurse knows that Z-track is which of the following?
a. A method used for injections that are irritating to tissue
b. A name for a subcutaneous injection
c. A method that involves squeezing the skin tightly prior to the injection
d. A method that uses a ½/2-inch needle
a. A method used for injections that are irritating to tissue
FEEDBACK:
a. Z-track is a method used for injections that are irritating to the tissue. The dorsogluteal site is the preferred site.
b. Z-track is not a name for a subcutaneous injection. .
c. The skin is stretched in this method. .
d. A 1½- or 2-inch needle is used. .
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