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Rectus femoris site
The rectus femoris muscle, which belongs to the quadriceps muscle group.
It is situated on the anterior aspect of the thigh.
This site is used for occasional injection for infants, children, and adults when other sites
are contraindicated.
Its advantage is that clients who administer their injection can reach this site easily.

Equipment
1. Client’s chart and “kardex”
2. Prescribed medication
3. Sterile syringe (1)
4. Sterile needle in appropriate size: commonly used 21 to 23Gwith 1.5” (3.8cm) needle.
5. Spirit swabs/abandoned/ clean water
6. Kidney tray (1)
7. A disposable container (1)
8. Ampoule cutter if available File (1)
9. Steel Tray (1)
10. Disposable gloves if available (1)
11. Sterile jar with sterile forceps
14. bowel of 0.5% chlorine solution
15. jar with sterile transfer forceps
16. sterile gauze or cotton ball
17. screen Pen

Procedure
1. Explain the Procedure to the client
2. Assemble Equipment and check the Dr.’s order
3. Perform hand hygiene and put on gloves if available
4. Withdraw medications from an ampoule or a vial as described in the Procedure
5. Identify the client carefully using the following way:
Check the name in the identification bracelet
Ask the client his/her name
Verify the client’s identification with a staff member who knows the client
6. Close the door and put a screen.
7. Position the client
➔ Assist the client in a comfortable position.
➔ Select the appropriate injection site using anatomic landmarks
➔ Locate the site of choice
8. Done glove
9. Cleanse the skin with clean water if dirty
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