What Is the Recommended Site for Administering a Subcutaneous Injection

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended site for administering a subcutaneous injection to an infant younger than 12 months of age?

• A) Lower abdomen
• B) Lateral part of the upper arm
• C) Lower back
• D) Anterior thigh

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