Which site is generally preferred for a routine intramuscular injection in an adult?
Correct answer: A. The ventrogluteal muscle
- A. The ventrogluteal muscle
- B. The inner forearm muscle
- C. The abdomen near the umbilicus
- D. The upper inner buttock area
Explanation
The ventrogluteal site has a large muscle mass and is away from major nerves and blood vessels, making it a safe adult IM site. The upper inner buttock describes the dorsogluteal region, which has greater sciatic nerve and vessel risk.
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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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