A Patient Is to Receive Iron Dextran (Dexiron)injections

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Intravenous (IV) injection 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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