A newborn requires an intramuscular injection. Which of the following sites will the nurse first seek to use for the injection?

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The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in newborns because it contains the largest muscle mass, is easily accessible, and is not close to major nerves or blood vessels. The other sites listed (ventrogluteal, deltoid, rectus femoris) may be used for intramuscular injections in adults but are not typically used for neonates.

A Newborn Requires an Intramuscular Injection