Clinical ProceduresQuestion 32 of 100
A provider orders 2 mL of a medication to be given intramuscularly to an adult. Which injection site is most appropriate for this volume?
a.Deltoid muscle
b.Ventrogluteal site
c.Inner forearm
d.Abdomen two inches from the umbilicus
Explanation
The ventrogluteal site is a large, well-defined muscle away from major nerves and vessels and can safely accept up to about 3 mL in an adult. The deltoid is generally limited to about 1 mL because of its small mass. The inner forearm is an intradermal site and the abdomen is a subcutaneous site, so neither is used for intramuscular injections.
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