Which of the Following Are the Appropriate Landmarks for an IM

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the appropriate landmarks for an IM injection into the dorsal gluteal region?

• A) A "V" formation between the anterior iliac spine and the greater trochanter
• B) A hand's breadth below the greater trochanter and the sacroiliac joint
• C) Anterior to the diagonal line from the greater trochanter to the posterior iliac spine
• D) Below the iliac spine and between the greater trochanter and the iliac crest

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