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Beheh

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Where is the best site for giving an IM injection to a 15-month-old child?
 
  a. Ventrogluteal muscle
  b. Dorsogluteal muscle
  c. Deltoid muscle
  d. Vastus lateralis muscle

Question 2

What factor does the nurse explain affects the infant's physiological response to medications?
 
  a. Faster metabolism in the liver
  b. Slower intestinal transit
  c. Immature kidney function
  d. Increased secretion of hydrochloric acid


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InfiniteSteez

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The vastus lateralis muscle is free of major blood vessels and nerves and can be used in children of any age.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Immature kidney function prevents effective excretion of drugs from the body in infants less than 1 year of age.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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