The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection using the Z-track technique. Which of the following should the nurse do when providing this injection?
a. Use this technique for subcutaneous injec-tions.
b. Pull the skill to one side before inserting the needle
c. Insert the needle at a 60 degree angle.
d. Massage the site following removal of the needle.
B
The Z-track technique refers to a method used to administer intramuscular injections. The nurse should pull the skin to one side and insert the needle at a 90 degree angle. The site should not be massaged after removing the needle because massaging could cause tissue irritation.
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