What Site Would Be the Best Choice for an Intramuscular

question 11

Multiple Choice

What site would be the best choice for an intramuscular injection to an emaciated 82-year-old patient?

• A) Upper outer quadrant of the gluteus maximus
• B) Gluteal
• C) Deltoid
• D) Ventrogluteal

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