| Table 5-3 | Patient Positioning |
| Injection Site | Patient Position |
|---|---|
| Deltoid | Patient may sit or stand. A child may be held in an adult's lap. |
| Ventrogluteal | Patient may lie on the back, abdomen, or side. |
| Vastus lateralis (Anterolateral thigh) | Patient may sit or lie supine. Infants and young children may lie cuddled on an adult's lap, lying on the back; or be held in an upright in an adult's lap. |
Source: Adapted from Taylor, C., Lynn, P., & Bartlett, J. (2023). Fundamentals of nursing: The art and science of person-centered care (10th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
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