Asked by Mikey Tiffany on Jun 25, 2024
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A nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a patient. Which statement made by the patient is an indication for the nurse to use the Z-track method?
A) "I am allergic to many medications."
B) "I'm really afraid that a big needle will hurt."
C) "The last shot like that turned my skin colors."
D) "My legs are too obese for the needle to go through."
Z-Track Method
An injection technique used to prevent medication from leaking back along the needle track and into the subcutaneous tissue, enhancing absorption and minimizing irritation.
Injection
The act of administering a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and syringe.
- Learn the proper ways to apply various medications and treatments.
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Sanket VithalaniJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Z-track is indicated when the medication being administered has the potential to irritate sensitive tissues. It is recommended that, when administering IM injections, the Z-track method be used to minimize local skin irritation by sealing the medication in muscle tissue. The Z-track method is not meant to reduce discomfort from the procedure. If a patient is allergic to a medication, it should not be administered. If a patient has additional subcutaneous tissue to go through, a needle of a different size may be selected.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the proper ways to apply various medications and treatments.
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