Asked by Justin Ledbetter on May 17, 2024
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The nurse must administer hepatitis B immunoglobulin 0.5 mL intramuscularly to a 3-day-old infant born to an HB Ag-positive mother.Which injection site should the nurse choose to administer this injection?
A) Ventrogluteal
B) Vastus lateralis
C) Deltoid
D) Dorsogluteal
Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin
An injection of antibodies used to prevent hepatitis B infection after exposure to the virus.
Vastus Lateralis
The largest and most external of the four quadriceps muscles, located on the side of the thigh, important for knee extension and stabilization.
- Gain insight into the unique characteristics of drug delivery routes and strategies.
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Rebekah CovertMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The preferred site for IM injections for infants who are not yet walking is the vastus lateralis muscle because there are no major blood vessels or nerves in the area and the gluteal muscles have not been developed by walking.For children who are walking,the site of choice is the ventrogluteal muscle.The dorsogluteal site is not recommended for children or adults.The deltoid muscle can be used for small volumes in older children and adults.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the unique characteristics of drug delivery routes and strategies.
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