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Gessell Rodriguez
on Oct 25, 2024
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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.
Intradermal Injection
A method of administering medication by injecting it into the dermis, the layer of skin directly beneath the epidermis.
Tuberculin Syringe
A precise syringe used for administering tuberculin tests, typically holding 1 milliliter of fluid and marked in 0.01 mL increments to ensure accurate dosing.
- Comprehend the accurate guidelines for concocting and executing varied injections (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the accurate guidelines for concocting and executing varied injections (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
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