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The nurse is preparing to administer a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 15-month-old. Where should the nurse administer the injection?

  • A. Deltoid muscle
  • B. Vastus lateralis muscle
  • C. Gluteal muscle
  • D. Subcutaneous tissue of the abdomen
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for intramuscular vaccines like MMR in toddlers due to adequate muscle mass and low risk of nerve damage.