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Intramuscular injection site in infants
Nursing · exam-style practice question with explanation
Which site is recommended for intramuscular injections in infants?
- A. Dorsogluteal (upper outer buttock)
- B. Deltoid
- C. Vastus lateralis (anterolateral thigh)
- D. Rectus femoris
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Answer: C. Vastus lateralis (anterolateral thigh)
The vastus lateralis in the anterolateral thigh is the recommended IM site for infants, because it is well developed and away from major nerves and vessels. The dorsogluteal site is avoided in infants because of the risk of sciatic nerve injury.
Key point: Infant IM injections: vastus lateralis (anterolateral thigh).
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