A nurse is using the Z-track technique to administer an injection to a client. Which of the following injection routes utilizes the Z-track technique?
A) Intravenous
B) Intramuscular
C) Intradermal
D) Subcutaneous
B
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When administering intramuscular injections, nurses may administer drugs that may be irritating to the upper levels of tissue by the Z-track technique. Clients report slightly less pain during and the next day after a Z-track injection compared with the usual intramuscular injection technique. The Z-track technique is not suitable for intravenous injections as they are administered into the veins, nor is it used for intradermal or subcutaneous injections.
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