The nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client. Which site is not appropriate for an IM injection?
1. Ventrogluteal site
2. Vastus lateralis site
3. Subscapular areas of the upper back
4. Deltoid site
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Ventrogluteal site is an appropriate site for IM injection.
Rationale 2: Vastus lateralis site is an appropriate site for IM injection.
Rationale 3: Subscapular areas of the upper back is incorrect because this site is for subcutaneous injections.
Rationale 4: Deltoid site is an appropriate site for IM injection.
Global Rationale: Subscapular areas of the upper back is incorrect because this site if for subcutaneous injections. Ventrogluteal site, vastus lateralis, and deltoid sites are all appropriate for IM injection.
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