The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection for an infant. To maintain the infant's safety the nurse will perform the injection in which preferred site:
a. deltoid. c. dorsogluteal.
b. ventrogluteal. d. vastus lateralis.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This muscle is underdeveloped in young children.
B Incorrect: Although the ventrogluteal site can be used, it is not the preferred site.
C Incorrect: The posterior gluteal site is not used in children under three years of age.
D Correct: This is the preferred site for an IM injection in an infant.
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