The physician ordered a series of Imferon shots for Gina, a patient who has iron-deficient anemia. Gina is in the office for her second shot. She tells you she dreads getting the shot because the first one not only hurt, but also caused significant skin irritation. Which of the following would be the best response?
A. Tell Gina to tense her muscles while you give the shot to avoid pain
B. Ask Gina if she wants to refuse the shot
C. Ask the physician if another drug can be substituted
D. Administer the Imferon orally
E. Use the Z-track method of injection to reduce subcutaneous irritation
E. Use the Z-track method of injection to reduce subcutaneous irritation
Imferon can cause significant subcutaneous irritation. To reduce this, you can use the Z-track injection method to create a zigzag path in the tissue layers, sealing off the drug from the subcutaneous tissue.
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