A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to an infant. Which of the following injection sites should the nurse select for administering the medication?

A. Dorsogluteal: The dorsogluteal site is not recommended for infants due to the risk of injury to the sciatic nerve and the small size of the gluteal muscle, which may lead to improper absorption or trauma. B. Rectus femoris: The rectus femoris can be used for IM injections in adults, but in infants, the muscle is underdeveloped and difficult to access safely, increasing the risk of injury and improper medication absorption. C. Deltoid: The deltoid muscle is too small in infants for safe intramuscular injections. Using this site may cause nerve injury or insufficient muscle mass for proper medication absorption. D. Vastus lateralis: The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for IM injections in infants because it has well-developed muscle tissue, is easily accessible, and carries a lower risk of nerve or vascular injury, ensuring safe and effective medication delivery.