What is an advantage of the ventrogluteal muscle as an injection site in young children?
A) It is more painful than vastus lateralis.
B) It is relatively free of important nerves and vascular structures.
C) It cannot be used when child reaches a weight of 20 pounds.
D) It has increased subcutaneous fat,which increases drug absorption.

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The advantages of the ventrogluteal muscle are that it is less painful,free of important nerves and vascular structures,and easily identifiable.The major disadvantage is health professionals' lack of familiarity with it and controversy over whether the site can be used before weight bearing.The fact that it cannot be used when a child is 9 kg (20 lbs)or more and that it has increased subcutaneous fat are disadvantages of the ventrogluteal muscle as an injection site in young children.

What Is an Advantage of the Ventrogluteal Muscle as an Injection