When is it acceptable to use the deltoid muscle as an injection site for infants?
A) Medication is irritating.
B) Dose is a long-acting medication.
C) Child is combative.
D) Volume is quite small.

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The deltoid muscle can be used as an injection site for infants when the volume of the medication is quite small. This is because the deltoid muscle in infants is not well developed, and can only accommodate small volumes of medication safely.

When Is It Acceptable to Use the Deltoid Muscle as an Injection