In addition to the dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal muscles, which of these sites can safely be used for intramuscular injections?
a. deltoid and vastus lateralis
b. inner forearm and scapular area of the back
c. upper chest and abdomen
d. lower leg
A
Site for intramuscular injections include the dorsogluteal, ventrogluteal, deltoid, and vastus lateralis muscles.
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