A nurse is discussing the Z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the technique?

A. "This technique prevents injury to the sciatic nerve.": The Z-track method is not designed to prevent nerve injury. Proper site selection and injection technique address nerve safety, but the Z-track specifically targets tissue leakage, not nerve protection. B. "This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration.": The Z-track technique displaces the skin and subcutaneous tissue before intramuscular injection, creating a zigzag path that seals the medication in the muscle. This prevents leakage into subcutaneous tissue, reducing irritation and ensuring proper absorption. C. "This technique allows a larger amount of medication to be injected.": The Z-track does not affect the volume that can be safely administered; it is intended to prevent leakage and irritation, not to increase injection capacity. D. "This technique increases the absorption rate of the drug.": Z-track injections do not increase the absorption rate; they maintain the drug in the muscle, preventing subcutaneous irritation and ensuring proper medication delivery without affecting pharmacokinetics.