Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 349 of 2368
A nurse prepares to give an intramuscular injection to an adult. Which site is generally recommended?
- Ventrogluteal
- Dorsogluteal
- Upper abdomen
- Forearm
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Correct answer: Ventrogluteal
The ventrogluteal site has thick muscle, no major nerves or vessels, and a thin fat layer.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Parenteral Medications: Guidelines for Patient Safety and Comfort During Injections. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026