In preparation for administering an injection to a child at the dorsogluteal site, the nurse positions the child:
a. on the abdomen with the toes pointing inward.
b. on the abdomen with the toes pointing outward.
c. supine with the toes pointing inward.
d. supine with the toes pointing outward.
ANS: A
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A Correct: This position promotes relaxation of the muscles in the buttocks.
B Incorrect: With the toes pointing outward, there is less relaxation of gluteal muscles.
C Incorrect: The dorsogluteal site is on the dorsal, not ventral side of the body.
D Incorrect: The dorsogluteal site is on the dorsal, not ventral side of the body.
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