Which should the nurse consider when administering an injection of ferrous sulfate intramuscularly to a client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Iron injections can be irritating to tissues, which is why the Z-track method is recommended to minimize leakage of the medication into the subcutaneous tissue and reduce irritation. Iron is not best absorbed subcutaneously, and a needle gauge of 16 or larger is too large for such injections; smaller gauges are typically used. The deltoid muscle is not the preferred site for iron injections due to its small size and proximity to the radial nerve and artery.

Which Should the Nurse Consider When Administering an Injection of Ferrous