Asked by Carolina Arroyo on May 22, 2024
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An experienced nurse recognizes that the dorsogluteal injection site is no longer used for intramuscular injections because of the risk of damaging the _______________.
Dorsogluteal Injection Site
A location on the buttocks where injectable medications can be administrated into the muscle.
Intramuscular Injections
Intramuscular injections involve administering medication deep into the muscles, allowing the drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream more quickly than with subcutaneous injections.
- Identify the risks associated with specific injection sites and the reasons for avoiding them.
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KK
karan khullarMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
sciatic nerve
Recent evidence supports avoiding the traditional dorsogluteal route in favor of the ventrogluteal site.Therefore,the dorsogluteal site should not be used as a site for IM injection.Studies have demonstrated that the exact location of the sciatic nerve varies from one person to another.If a needle hits the sciatic nerve,the patient may experience permanent or partial paralysis of the involved leg.
Recent evidence supports avoiding the traditional dorsogluteal route in favor of the ventrogluteal site.Therefore,the dorsogluteal site should not be used as a site for IM injection.Studies have demonstrated that the exact location of the sciatic nerve varies from one person to another.If a needle hits the sciatic nerve,the patient may experience permanent or partial paralysis of the involved leg.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the risks associated with specific injection sites and the reasons for avoiding them.
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