The nurse working in the well-baby clinic is preparing to immunize a 15-month old toddler by preparing which site?
a. deltoid muscle c. gluteus minimus muscle
b. vastus lateralis muscle d. subcutaneously
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not appropriate before the age of six years.
B Correct: This is the site used for IM injections for infants and young children, because it is the largest muscle in these children.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate muscle for infants and young children.
D Incorrect: Immunizations are administered IM.
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