The Nurse Prepares to Perform a Z-Track Injection to a Client.Place

question 18

Short Answer

The nurse prepares to perform a z-track injection to a client.Place the steps of the procedure in correct order.
A)Maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle.
B)Inject medication slowly,keeping skin taut.
C)Pull skin 2.5-3.8 cm (1-1.in. )laterally away from the injection site.
D)Withdraw needle.
E)Release retracted skin.

• A)Maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle.
• B)Inject medication slowly,keeping skin taut.
• C)Pull skin 2.5-3.8 cm (1-1.in. )laterally away from the injection site.
• D)Withdraw needle.
• E)Release retracted skin.

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