ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 IV Questions
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A nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione 0.5 mg to a newborn.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following routes should the nurse choose for administration of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vastus lateralis muscle in the thigh is the preferred site for IM injections in newborns due to its size and accessibility. Phytonadione (Vitamin K) is administered IM, not subcutaneously, and the deltoid is not used in newborns.
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