The ____ technique creates an offset injection pathway, using subcutaneous tissue to block leakage.

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The Z-track technique is used to create an offset injection pathway and prevent medication leakage into subcutaneous tissue. It involves pulling the skin to the side before injecting and then releasing it after the needle is withdrawn. This creates a zigzag-like track for the medication to follow, reducing the chance of it leaking back out of the injection site. The other options (Y-track, N-track, M-track) are not commonly used or recognized injection techniques.

The ____ Technique Creates an Offset Injection Pathway, Using Subcutaneous