Why Is Site Selection Particularly Important When Giving IM Injections

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why is site selection particularly important when giving IM injections?

• A) Once a particular site has been used, it can never be used again.
• B) The needles used are so short that they must be precisely placed.
• C) There are more large blood vessels and nerves in deep tissue.
• D) It isn't, any large muscle can be safely used for IM injection.

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