A nurse is preparing an intramuscular injection for an adult. Which action best reduces the risk of injecting into the sciatic nerve?
Correct answer: A. Use the ventrogluteal site with correct anatomical landmarks
- A. Use the ventrogluteal site with correct anatomical landmarks
- B. Choose the lower inner quadrant of the buttock
- C. Insert the needle near the centre of the buttock
- D. Select the area closest to the sacral spine
Explanation
The ventrogluteal site is located using the greater trochanter, anterior superior iliac spine, and iliac crest. The lower or medial buttock areas are unsafe because they are closer to the sciatic nerve and major vessels.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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