A Patient Is to Receive Iron Dextran (Dexiron)injections

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient is to receive iron dextran (Dexiron) injections.What technique should the nurse use to administer this medication?

• A)Intravenous (IV)mixed with 5% dextrose
• B)Intramuscular (IM)injection in the upper arm
• C)IM injection using the Z-track method
• D)Subcutaneous injection with a half-inch,29-gauge needle

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