A Patient Is to Receive Iron Dextran Injections

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is to receive iron dextran injections. Which technique is appropriate when the nurse is administering this medication?

• A) Intravenous administration mixed with 5% dextrose
• B) Intramuscular injection in the upper arm
• C) Intramuscular injection using the Z-track method
• D) Subcutaneous injection into the abdomen

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