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A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine into the deltoid muscle of a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Correct Answer:

Insert the needle just below the acromion process_

Rationale:

⚪ The deltoid muscle is used for intramuscular (IM) vaccine administration in children aged 3 years and older.

⚪ The correct anatomical site is 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) below the acromion process, ensuring the injection reaches the thickest part of the muscle.

⚪ A 0.5-inch, 22–25 gauge needle is typically appropriate for preschoolers, not a 20-gauge, which is too large.

⚪ A 15° angle is incorrect; IM injections require a 90° angle for proper depth and absorption into muscle tissue.

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