The nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client.Which site is not appropriate for an IM injection?

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The subscapular areas of the upper back are not appropriate for intramuscular (IM) injections due to the lack of large muscle mass and the risk of hitting underlying structures. The ventrogluteal, vastus lateralis, and deltoid sites are commonly used and recommended for IM injections.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an IM Injection to a Client.Which