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Arial Roberson
on Oct 25, 2024
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The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection via the Z-track method.Which action should be taken by the nurse?
A) Pinch the skin between the thumb and the first finger.
B) Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle.
C) Immediately remove the needle after injecting the medication.
D) Release the skin before removing the needle from the site.
Z-track Method
A technique for intramuscular injections to minimize leakage of the medication into the subcutaneous tissue.
Intramuscular Injection
A method of delivering medication deep into the muscles, allowing for faster absorption into the bloodstream than oral administration.
- Identify the fitting steps for the formulation and application of multiple injection forms (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
- Utilize safety strategies to lower the potential for complications during the delivery of medication.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the fitting steps for the formulation and application of multiple injection forms (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
- Utilize safety strategies to lower the potential for complications during the delivery of medication.
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