Most newborns receive a prophylactic injection of vitamin K soon after birth. Which site is appropriate for the newborn?
a. Gluteal muscles
b. Rectus femoris muscle
c. Deltoid muscle
d. Vastus lateralis muscle
D
The vastus lateralis muscle is located away from the sciatic nerve and femoral blood vessels.
Gluteal muscles are not used until a child has been walking for at least 1 year to develop these muscles.
The rectus femoris is used only if absolutely necessary because this muscle is located nearer to the sciatic nerve and blood vessels, which poses a greater danger.
The deltoid is not a recommended site for newborn injections.
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