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

question 10

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 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.

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