Ati RN pharmacology 2023 proctored exam
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?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Rectus femoris is not commonly used for IM injections in infants due to its proximity to large blood vessels and nerves. B. The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for IM injections in infants as it is well-developed and away from major blood vessels and nerves. C. The deltoid is not used for IM injections in infants due to its underdevelopment and small size. D. The dorsogluteal site is avoided in infants due to the risk of injury to the sciatic nerve.
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