A nurse is administering a shot of Vitamin K to a 30 day-old infant. Which of the following target areas is the most appropriate.. Vastus lateralis

A nurse is administering a shot of Vitamin K to a 30 day-old infant.

Which of the following target areas is the most appropriate?

• A- Gluteus maximus
• B- Gluteus minimus
• C- Vastus lateralis
• D- Vastus medialis

Answer: C. Vastus lateralis

Vastus lateralis is the most appropriate location.