A nurse is administering an IM injection of diphtheria-tetanus with pertussis (DTaP) to a 4-month old infant. What would be the appropriate site for this injection?
A) Dorsal gluteal
B) Ventrogluteal
C) Deltoid
D) Vastus lateralis
D
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The vastus lateralis is a thick muscle located on the anterior, lateral area of the thigh. This muscle may be used for IM injections in infants and children younger than 3 years because it is the largest muscle mass in this age group. Little risk of injury exists with this site because no large nerves or arteries surround the area. The other sites are not recommended for infants.
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