Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K intramuscularly to a newbornA nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K intramuscularly to a newborn. Which of the following muscles should the nurse use for the injection?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The vastus lateralis muscle is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in newborns. It is the most developed muscle in this age group and is free of major nerves and blood vessels.