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Question
The most common site for intramuscular injection in adults is:
Options
ADeltoid muscle
BVentrogluteal muscle Correct Answer
CDorsogluteal muscle
DRectus femoris
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B: Ventrogluteal muscle
Rationale
The ventrogluteal site is considered the safest for IM injections because it is free of major nerves and blood vessels and has a thick muscle mass, reducing the risk of complications such as sciatic nerve injury.
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