Which Should the Nurse Consider When Administering an Injection of Ferrous

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which should the nurse consider when administering an injection of ferrous sulfate intramuscularly to a client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) Give the injection in the deltoid muscle.
• B) Iron is best absorbed if given subcutaneously.
• C) Iron is irritating to the tissues.
• D) The z-track method should be used.
• E) Iron preparations should be administered through a needle gauge 16 or larger.

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