All of the following statements are appropriate for Z-track injections except:
A) Insert the needle quickly, using a dartlike motion.
B) Wait 10 seconds before removing the needle to allow medication to be absorbed.
C) Remove the needle and syringe at the same angle of insertion.
D) Massage the site after administration to aid absorption.
D
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