The preferred site for intramuscular (IM)injections in infants that is part of the four muscles in the anterior thigh is the
A)gluteus maximus.
B)gluteus minimus.
C)soleus.
D)vastus lateralis.
E)deltoid.

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The vastus lateralis muscle in the anterior thigh is the preferred site for IM injections in infants because it is large, relatively free of major blood vessels and nerves, and easily accessible. The gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, soleus, and deltoid muscles are not typically used for IM injections in infants.

The Preferred Site for Intramuscular (IM)injections in Infants That Is