{"id":142059,"date":"2024-09-21T10:55:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T10:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=142059"},"modified":"2024-09-21T10:55:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-21T10:55:43","slug":"a-nurse-is-preparing-to-administer-ceftriaxone-using-the-z-track-technique-to-a-client-who-has-gonorrhea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/21\/a-nurse-is-preparing-to-administer-ceftriaxone-using-the-z-track-technique-to-a-client-who-has-gonorrhea\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone using the z-track technique to a client who has gonorrhea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone using the z-track technique to a client who has gonorrhea. After the nurse performs hand hygiene and reconstitutes the medication, identify the sequence the nurse should use to administer the medication. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Use the nondominant hand to pull the skin and subcutaneous tissue 2.5 cm (1 in) laterally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Remove the needle and release the tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Aspirate by pulling back on the plunger and inject the medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To administer ceftriaxone using the Z-track technique, the nurse should follow these steps in the correct order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A.<\/strong> Use the nondominant hand to pull the skin and subcutaneous tissue 2.5 cm (1 in) laterally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. C.<\/strong> Aspirate by pulling back on the plunger and inject the medication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. B.<\/strong> Remove the needle and release the tissue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Explanation of the Z-Track Technique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Z-track technique is particularly important for intramuscular injections of medications that can irritate subcutaneous tissues or stain the skin. By using this method, the medication is delivered deep into the muscle while preventing it from leaking back into the subcutaneous tissue, thereby minimizing discomfort and staining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Skin Displacement (Step A):<\/strong> The first step involves using the nondominant hand to pull the skin and subcutaneous tissue laterally. This creates a zigzag pathway for the medication, effectively sealing it within the muscle layer. The lateral displacement reduces the risk of the medication tracking back along the needle path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Aspirate and Inject (Step C):<\/strong> After displacing the skin, the nurse should insert the needle at the correct angle (usually 90 degrees for intramuscular injections). Aspirating by pulling back on the plunger is a safety check to ensure the needle is not in a blood vessel; if blood appears, the needle should be withdrawn and repositioned. If no blood is noted, the medication can be injected slowly and steadily. Injecting slowly can also help reduce discomfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Needle Withdrawal (Step B):<\/strong> Once the medication is injected, the nurse should remove the needle while maintaining the skin’s lateral pull. This helps to prevent any backflow of the medication and allows the tissue to return to its normal position after the injection is complete. After withdrawal, the nurse can release the skin, which further ensures the medication remains in the muscle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Following these steps helps ensure effective medication administration and enhances patient comfort and safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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