ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 100 Exam 4 Questions
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The nurse must give a client an intramuscular injection of a medication which is very Irritating to the subcutaneous tissues. To attempt to minimize client discomfort, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Use the Z-track method. This technique involves pulling the skin to one side before injecting the medication into the muscle, then releasing the skin after administering the medication. This helps to prevent leakage of the irritating medication into the subcutaneous tissues, reducing discomfort for the client. Using a small gauge needle (
B) may reduce pain but does not address tissue irritation. Administering at a 45-degree angle (
C) or applying ice (
D) would not effectively minimize discomfort caused by tissue irritation.
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