The nurse who is to administer 2.5 mL of intramuscular pain medication to an adult client notes that the previous injection was administered in the right ventrogluteal site. In which site should the nurse plan to administer this injection?

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It is recommended to alternate injection sites to prevent tissue damage and discomfort. As the previous injection was administered on the right ventrogluteal site, the nurse should administer the current injection on the left ventrogluteal site to minimize tissue trauma and discomfort. Option A is not recommended due to the risk of tissue damage and discomfort. Option B and D are not recommended for administering an intramuscular injection for pain medication in adults.

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