Author Question: What is the correct site for an intramuscular injection in the neonate? a. Dorsal gluteal c. ... (Read 92 times)

newbem · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What is the correct site for an intramuscular injection in the neonate?

a. Dorsal gluteal c. Vastus lateralis
b. Ventral gluteal d. Deltoid

Question 2

After teaching a pregnant client about the effects of smoking on pregnancy, the nurse knows that the client needs further education when she states, I am at increased risk for:

1. Pre-eclampsia.
2. Preterm birth.
3. Placenta previa.
4. Abruptio placentae.

dellikani2015 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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The vastus lateralis is the appropriate site for IM injection in the neonate and infants. The dorsal gluteal site cannot be used until the child is established in walking. The ventral gluteal is an alternative site in the older infant. The deltoid site is not used until young school age for immunizations.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Smoking is not associated with increased risk for pre-eclampsia.
2. Smoking is associated with increased risk for preterm birth.
3. Smoking is associated with increased risk for placenta previa.
4. Smoking is associated with increased risk for abruptio placentae.