Preparing intramuscular injection of antibiotics to child

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The nurse is preparing an intramuscular injection of antibiotics to a child with very little muscle mass. What can the nurse do prior to giving this injection that will ensure that the medication reaches the muscle tissue but does not penetrate to the underlying bone?

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