ATI RN
ATI Nursing 100 Day Exam 4 Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering an intramuscular injection to a 9 month old infant. What is the preferred injection site?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Vastus lateralis. This is the preferred site for infants due to the well-developed muscle, minimal nerves and blood vessels. It reduces the risk of injury and ensures proper medication absorption. The gluteal maximus (
A) has a risk of damaging the sciatic nerve. The deltoid (
B) is not recommended for infants due to limited muscle mass. Ventral gluteal (
C) is not recommended for infants as it is more suitable for older children and adults.
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