The vastus lateralis muscle is appropriate for injections for which patient(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Children younger than 3 years of age
b. Elderly
c. Debilitated
d. Nonambulatory
e. Ambulatory
f. Healthy
ANS: A, E, F
Children younger than 3 years of age, ambulatory patients, and otherwise healthy patients may receive injections in the vastus lateralis. Elderly, debilitated, and nonambulatory patients may have reduced muscle mass in the vastus lateralis and therefore poor absorption of injected medications.
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