The Nurse Is Administering an Iron Medication to a Client

Multiple Choice

The nurse is administering an iron medication to a client via the Z-track method. Which guidelines/steps are recommended for this procedure? Select all that apply.

A) Use the Z-track method only in the deltoid site.
B) Pinch the skin of the injection site to raise the site.
C) Insert the needle, aspirate, and inject the medication.
D) Quickly remove the needle after injecting the medication.
E) Do not massage the injection site.
F) Allow the skin to return to its original position slowly, while removing the needle.