Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The nurse is to administer a volume of 2 mL intramuscularly (IM) to a 150-pound client. Assuming that there are no skin problems, which is the preferred site for the injection?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The ventrogluteal site is the preferred site for IM injections in adults, providing a safe, well-vascularized muscle that can accommodate 2 mL. The deltoid is less suitable for larger volumes, the dorsogluteal risks sciatic nerve injury, and the vastus lateralis is preferred for infants.