Author Question: The student nurse reads the order to give a 1-year-old client an intramuscular (IM) injection. Which ... (Read 92 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The student nurse reads the order to give a 1-year-old client an intramuscular (IM) injection. Which of the following is the appropriate and preferred muscle to select?

a. Deltoid
b. Dorsogluteal
c. Ventrogluteal
d. Vastus lateralis

Question 2

The patient has a history of gastrointestinal problems and has used herbal remedies in the past. The nurse expects that this patient will be taking which of the following remedies?

a. Chamomile
b. St. John's wort
c. Echinacea
d. Ginkgo biloba

sarajane1989 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Research that has investigated complications associated with IM injection sites indicates that the ventrogluteal site is the preferred site for most injections given to adults and children older than 7 months.
The deltoid muscle is not developed enough for an IM injection in the 1-year-old client.
The dorsogluteal site is not recommended because of the risk of the needle hitting the sciatic nerve.
The vastus lateralis is a preferred site for infants younger than 12 months.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Chamomile is used as an anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, and antispasmodic. It may also be used to treat infections and inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes.
B St. John's wort is used to treat mild to moderate depression and viral infections, and to aid wound healing.
C Echinacea is used to prevent and treat upper respiratory tract infections and colds, and to aid wound healing.
D Ginkgo biloba has been used for many health conditions including dementia and poor circulation. It is also used as an antioxidant, bronchodilator, arterial vasodilator, and antioxidant; it is also thought to decrease capillary fragility.