Newborn Nursing Care Q 3

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Vitamin K is prescribed for a neonate. A nurse prepares to administer the medication in which muscle site?

  

     A. Deltoid

     B. Triceps

     C. Vastus lateralis

     D. Biceps

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Vastus lateralis.

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Option C: Vitamin K is given as a prophylaxis for hemorrhagic disease. It is administered intramuscular (IM) in the vastus lateralis muscle. The vastus lateralis muscle lies lateral to the midline of the thigh and wraps about 1/4 the distance around the thigh.

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