A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection of an irritating medication using the Z-track technique. Which action should the nurse perform to ensure the injection is administered correctly?

Pull the skin laterally with the non-injecting hand and maintain this position until the needle is withdrawn slowly, and release the skin slowly.

Pull the skin taut with the forefinger and thumb of the non-dominant hand before needle insertion.

Release the displaced skin quickly before removing the needle to minimize skin trauma.

Massage the injection site vigorously after needle withdrawal to disperse the medication and reduce pain.