To avoid damaging important structures in the lower limbs of infants, intramuscular injections are administered into the
A) gluteus maximus.
B) gluteus medius.
C) gluteus minimus.
D) vastus lateralis.

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The vastus lateralis muscle is located in the anterior (front) portion of the thigh and is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in infants. This is because the muscle is large and less likely to cause damage to important structures in the lower limb, such as nerves and blood vessels, as compared to injection into the gluteal muscles. Additionally, the vastus lateralis muscle is easily accessible and can be easily located for injection.

To Avoid Damaging Important Structures in the Lower Limbs of Infants