Which technique is used with some intramuscular drug injections but not with subcutaneous or intradermal drug injections?

a. Ensuring the site selected is appropriate for injection
b. Cleansing the selected site before inserting the needle
c. Aspirating the syringe before injecting the drug solution
d. Checking for allergic or sensitivity reactions to the injection


ANS: C

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