Which is the preferred IM site for injecting a 6-month-old child?
a. Dorsogluteal
b. Abdominal
c. Vastus lateralis
d. Deltoid muscle
ANS: C
The vastus lateralis is generally the preferred IM site in infants because it has the largest muscle mass for that age group. The muscles are not well developed in other areas for this age group. The dorsogluteal muscle is not developed well enough in a child this age to provide a safe site for injection. The abdominal muscles are not appropriate for IM injection. The deltoid muscle is not developed well enough in a child this age to provide a safe site for injection.
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