The nurse calculates that a patient must receive 1.3 mL of an anti-infective agent. The dose is ordered IM. Which of the following choices demonstrates safe, evidence-based practice?

23g 1 in (2.54 cm) needle to the right deltoid. Use the acromion process as a landmark.

25g 0.5 in (1.3 cm) long needle to the left rectus femoris. Aspirate prior to injection.

27g 1.5 in (3.8 cm) long needle to the left vastus lateralis area. Massage area wearing clean gloves after injection.

21g 1.5 in (3.8 cm) needle to the right ventrogluteal area. Use Z-track technique.