A Client Is to Receive a Dose of Fluphenazine Hydrochloride

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client is to receive a dose of fluphenazine hydrochloride (Prolixin) by intramuscular injection. What is the most important nursing intervention related to the injection?

• A) Massage the site vigorously after injection.
• B) Administer the drug using Z-tracking.
• C) Avoid rotating the injection sites.
• D) Select a 22- to 23-gauge needle.

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