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savannahhooper

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which muscle would the nurse select to give a 6-month-old infant an intramuscular injection?
 
  a. Deltoid
  b. Ventrogluteal
  c. Dorsogluteal
  d. Vastus lateralis

Question 2

What is the maximum safe volume that an infant (aged 1 to 12 months) can receive in an intramuscular injection?
 
  a. 0.25 milliliter
  b. 0.5 milliliter
  c. 1 milliliter
  d. 1.5 milliliters


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shaquita

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The vastus lateralis is not located near any vital nerves or blood vessels. It is the best choice for intramuscular injections for children younger than 3 years of age. The deltoid muscle is not used for intramuscular injections in young children. The ventrogluteal muscle is safe for intramuscular injections for children older than 18 months. The dorsogluteal muscle does not develop until a child has been walking for at least 1 year.

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The maximum volume of medication for an intramuscular injection to an infant is 1 mL. The neonate should receive no more than 0.5 mL per intramuscular injection. 1.5 milliliters is not appropriate for an infant. It is appropriate for an intramuscular injection to a child 3 to 14 years of age.


savannahhooper

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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