Pharmacological TherapiesCâu 97 / 120
The LPN/LVN is preparing to give an intramuscular injection to an adult in the ventrogluteal site. Why is this site preferred?
a.It is away from major nerves and blood vessels
b.It has the least muscle mass
c.It is closest to the sciatic nerve
d.It is used only for infants
Giải thích
The ventrogluteal site is preferred for many intramuscular injections because it is away from major nerves and blood vessels and has adequate muscle mass. The dorsogluteal site poses more risk to the sciatic nerve. Correct site selection improves safety.
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