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The Nurse Observes the Student Administering an Intramuscular Injection Using

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The nurse observes the student administering an intramuscular injection using the Z-track technique.Which action reflects proper procedure?


A) The student inserts the needle at a 90° angle and then uses the radial side of the nondominant hand to pull the skin approximately 3 cm to the side.
B) The student uses the ulnar side of the nondominant hand to pull the skin approximately 2.5 cm to the side and inserts the needle at a 90° angle.
C) After injecting the medication,the student releases the skin and waits 10 seconds before removing the needle.
D) After injecting the medication,the student waits 5 seconds before removing the needle and releasing the skin.

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