Question

The nursing instructor is reviewing with the students the Z-track method for administering an IM injection. Which statement(s), if made by a student, indicates further instruction is needed? (Select all that apply.) A) "Use the nondominant hand to pull the skin to the side and to stabilize the syringe barrel when aspirating." B) "The Z-track technique creates a zigzag path through the tissues that seals the needle track and avoids the tracking of medication." C) "The z-track technique should be used for all IM injections." D) "A fast injection rate of the medication reduces pain and tissue trauma." E) "IM injections require aspiration to ensure that the medication is not administered directly into a blood vessel." F) "The needle should be removed after the skin is released."

Answer 1

The correct answer choices that indicate further instruction is needed are A) "Use the nondominant hand to pull the skin to the side and to stabilize the syringe barrel when aspirating." and D) "A fast injection rate of the medication reduces pain and tissue trauma."

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer choices that indicate further instruction is needed are A) "Use the nondominant hand to pull the skin to the side and to stabilize the syringe barrel when aspirating." and D) "A fast injection rate of the medication reduces pain and tissue trauma."

hUsing the nondominant and to pull the skin to the side and stabilize the syringe barrel is incorrect. The skin should be pulled taut, not to the side, and the syringe barrel should be stabilized with the dominant hand. A fast injection rate can actually cause more pain and tissue trauma as it can lead to increased pressure and damage to the surrounding tissues.

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