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ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
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A school-aged child receiving benzathine penicillin G IM.
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A nurse is preparing to administer benzathine penicillin G IM to a school-aged child. Which angle will the nurse use for injection into the child's vastus lateralis muscle?
Correct Answer: 90
Rationale: The correct answer is 90 degrees. When administering an IM injection into the vastus lateralis muscle of a school-aged child, the nurse should use a 90-degree angle. This angle allows for proper penetration into the muscle tissue, ensuring effective absorption of the medication. Using a 90-degree angle also minimizes the risk of injecting the medication into subcutaneous tissue, which could lead to decreased absorption. Other angles, such as 45 degrees or 180 degrees, may not reach the muscle layer adequately, affecting the drug's efficacy.
Therefore, using a 90-degree angle is the most appropriate and efficient technique for administering benzathine penicillin G IM to a school-aged child in the vastus lateralis muscle.
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