Why Should Pressure Not Be Applied to the Injection Site

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why should pressure not be applied to the injection site after administering an intradermal injection?

• A) The medication is not intended to be absorbed into the tissues.
• B) It causes patient discomfort.
• C) The medication stains the skin.
• D) It causes an allergic reaction to occur.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs (such as intestines and blood vessels) that contracts involuntarily, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Skeletal Muscle

Skeletal muscle is a type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones by tendons and is under voluntary control, enabling movement of the skeleton.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.