Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include what instruction?
A) Inject medication as rapidly as possible.
B) Insert the needle quickly, using a dart-like motion.
C) Penetrate the skin immediately after cleansing the site, before skin has dried.
D) Have the child stand, if possible, and if he or she is cooperative.

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The needle should be inserted quickly in a dart-like motion at a 90-degree angle unless contraindicated.Inject medications slowly.Allow skin preparation to dry completely before skin is penetrated.Place the child in a lying or sitting position.

Guidelines for Intramuscular Administration of Medication in School-Age Children Include