You are the nurse preparing to give an injection to an infant. Which of the following sites is preferred for giving an intramuscular injection?
a. vastus lateralis c. ventrogluteal
b. rectus femoris d. deltoid
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A Correct. The preferred injection site for infants is vastus lateralis. The rectus femoris is also an acceptable site and may be used as an alternative or to rotate injection sites.
B Incorrect. The preferred injection site for infants is vastus lateralis. The rectus femoris is also an acceptable site and may be used as an alternative or to rotate injection sites.
C Incorrect. The ventrogluteal injection site may be used for children older than 3 years of age who have been walking for several years.
D Incorrect. The deltoid muscle is generally used only in children over 4-5 years of age due to the small muscle mass, but it can also be used for immunizations in the child over 1 1/2 years of age since only a small amount of fluid is injected.
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