Intradermal Injections Are Administered Correctly When the Nurse

question 42

Multiple Choice

Intradermal injections are administered correctly when the nurse:

• A) Uses a 1-inch needle
• B) Selects a 22-gauge needle
• C) Injects at a 45-degree angle
• D) Identifies the site at 3 fingerwidths below the antecubital space

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