A nurse is giving iron dextran intramuscularly (IM).Why should the nurse implement the Z-track method?

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The Z-track method is implemented to prevent staining of the skin, which can occur with some medications, such as iron dextran. The method involves pulling the skin to one side before injecting the medication, which creates a barrier and helps to prevent leakage of the medication into the subcutaneous tissues and staining of the skin.

A Nurse Is Giving Iron Dextran Intramuscularly (IM)