Which site is not recommended for intramuscular injections? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
The dorsogluteal, which is the upper outer quadrant of the buttock, is no longer recommended. The location of the sciatic nerve varies from patient to patient. An injection into the sciatic nerve can cause permanent disability.
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1. "My child drinks 20 ounces of fat-free milk each day." 2. "My child drinks 6 ounces of 100% fruit juice each day." 3. "We eat at fast-food restaurants several times each week." 4. "We only give our child pasteurized fruit juices." 5. "My child likes to drink water with snacks."