Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2112 of 2368
Which site is typically recommended for an intramuscular vaccine in an infant?
- Dorsogluteal
- Deltoid
- Vastus lateralis (thigh)
- Rectus abdominis
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Correct answer: Vastus lateralis (thigh)
The vastus lateralis in the thigh is typically recommended for IM injections in infants and toddlers.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: Administering and Teaching About Vaccines. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026