When using the ________ method for injecting an intramuscular drug, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are pulled to the side before inserting the needle at the site.

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


Z-track

The Z-track method creates a zigzag path that isolates the injected drug from the subcutaneous tissue, where it might cause irritation.

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