A nurse administers an injection using the Z-track method. The nurse instructs the patient that the Z-track technique is designed to accomplish what?
a. Allow the client to accept at least 5 mL of medication.
b. Prevent medication from leaking into subcutaneous tissue.
c. Decrease the possibility of "self-sticks."
d. Take less time to administer.
ANS: B
The Z-track method displaces the tissue during medication injection and replaces the tissue when withdrawn. This prevents leaking.
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