Iron dextran (Imferon) is a parenteral iron preparation. The nurse should know that it:

The correct answer is C. Requires use of the Z-track method. (A) Intrinsic factor is needed to absorb vitamin B12. (B) Iron dextran is given parenterally, but Z-track in a large muscle. (C) A Ztrack method of injection is required to prevent staining and irritation of the tissue. (D) An SC injection is not deep enough and may cause…

Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

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AIs also called intrinsic factor
BMust be given in the abdomen
CRequires use of the Z-track method
DShould be given SC

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Explanation

(A) Intrinsic factor is needed to absorb vitamin B12. (B) Iron dextran is given parenterally, but Z-track in a large muscle. (C) A Ztrack method of injection is required to prevent staining and irritation of the tissue. (D) An SC injection is not deep enough and may cause subcutaneous fat abscess formation.

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