After Administering an ID Injection for a Skin Test,the Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

After administering an ID injection for a skin test,the nurse notices a small bleb at the injection site.What is the proper action for the nurse to take?

• A)Apply heat
• B)Massage the area
• C)Report the bleb to the physician
• D)Do nothing

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