When is it acceptable to use the deltoid muscle as an injection site for infants?
a. Medication is irritating.
b. Dose is a long-acting medication.
c. Child is combative.
d. Volume is quite small.
ANS: D
The deltoid site should be used in infants only when the volume is quite small, the medication is nonirritating, and the dose will be quickly absorbed. Irritating and long-acting medications should be injected in deep muscle tissue such as the vastus lateralis. A combative child should be adequately restrained and injected in a fairly large muscle mass.
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