A nurse is to administer an intramuscular (IM)injection into the vastus lateralis muscle.How should the client be positioned before the injection?
A)lying on side or back with knee and hip slightly flexed
B)lying flat or supine with knee slightly flexed
C)lying flat with lower arm relaxed across abdomen
D)lying prone with feet turned inward

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The vastus lateralis muscle is the site of choice for all ages when administering an IM injection because there is no major blood vessels or nerves nearby.Positioning for the client includes lying flat or supine with knee slightly flexed.

A Nurse Is to Administer an Intramuscular (IM)injection into the Vastus