The Advantages of the Ventrogluteal Muscle as an Injection Site

question 25

Multiple Choice

The advantages of the ventrogluteal muscle as an injection site in young children include (choose all that apply) :

• A)Less painful than vastus lateralis
• B)Free of important nerves and vascular structures
• C)Cannot be used when child reaches a weight of 20 pounds
• D)Increased subcutaneous fat,which increases drug absorption
• E)Easily identified by major landmarks

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