The nurse will plan to use the Z-track method of intramuscular (IM) injections for which situation?
a. The medication is known to be irritating to tissues.
b. The patient is emaciated and has very little muscle mass.
c. The medication must be absorbed quickly into the tissues.
d. The patient is obese and has a deep fat layer below the muscle mass.
Answer: a. The medication is known to be irritating to tissues.
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