The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Intradermal Injection to an Adult

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal injection to an adult patient.Which action should be taken by the nurse?

• A) Use a tuberculin syringe with a 2.5 cm (1-inch)25-gauge needle.
• B) Inject no more than 1 mL of solution at one site.
• C) Insert the needle at a 5- to 15-degree angle 3 finger widths below the antecubital space.
• D) Expect a bleb and a small amount of bleeding after injection.

Grasp the concept of 'healthy personality' and the components that contribute to it.

Acknowledge the impact of friend and self-ratings on longevity predictions.

Understand the relationship between personality traits and the propensity to experience stress and engage in health-promoting behaviors.

Recognize the limitations and challenges in researching health outcomes related to personality.

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Definitions:

Lewy Body Disease

A type of progressive dementia associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain.

Loss of

Experiencing the absence or subtraction of something once held important or valuable, which can cause emotional distress.

Motor Control

The process by which humans and animals use their brain and nervous system to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the performance of a motor skill.

Trisomy-21

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, also known as Down syndrome.