Which Nursing Action Is Accurate When Administering an IM Injection

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is accurate when administering an IM injection using the Z-track method?

• A) Use a 1-inch needle.
• B) Add 0.5 mL of air to the syringe.
• C) Vigorously massage the injection site.
• D) Pinch up the skin.

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