When Should the Nurse Administer IM Medication with the Z-Track

Multiple Choice

When should the nurse administer IM medication with the Z-track method?

A) When the medication is known to be irritating to tissues
B) When the patient is emaciated and has very little muscle mass
C) When the medication must be absorbed quickly into the tissues
D) When the patient is obese and has a deep fat layer below the muscle mass