Question

A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone using the Z-track technique to a client who has gonorrhea. After the nurse performs hand hygiene and reconstitutes the medication, identify the sequence the nurse should use to administer the medication. Use all the steps)

a) Remove the needle and release the tissue.
b) Aspirate by pulling back of the plunger and inject the medication.
c) Put on gloves and cleanse the site with an antiseptic swab
d) Insert the needle into the muscle
e) Use the nondominant hand to pull the skin and subcutaneous tissue 2.5cm (1 in) laterally

Answer 1

To administer ceftriaxone using the Z-track technique, the nurse should perform the following steps: hand hygiene, pulling the skin laterally, cleansing the site, inserting the needle, aspirating and injecting the medication, and finally, removing the needle and releasing the tissue.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Perform hand hygiene and put on gloves.
2. Use the nondominant hand to pull the skin and subcutaneous tissue 2.5cm (1 in) laterally.
3. Cleanse the site with an antiseptic swab.
4. Insert the needle into the muscle.
5. Aspirate by pulling back on the plunger and inject the medication.
6. Remove the needle and release the tissue.