Iron dextran (Imferon) is a parenteral iron preparation.
The nurse should know that it:
A . Is also called intrinsic factor
B . Must be given in the abdomen
C . Requires use of the Z-track method
D . Should be given SC
Answer: C
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.