The nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic intramuscularly (IM) to a 2-year-old child. The total volume of the injection is 2 mL. What is the best approach for the nurse to take when administering this medication?
a. Call the provider and request a smaller dose.
b. Split the medication into two separate injections.
c. Substitute an oral form of the medication.
d. Inject the medication in the deltoid muscle.