The client is to receive a Mantoux test for tuberculosis. This test is administered via an intradermal injection. The nurse recognizes that which angle of injection is used for an intrader-mal injection?
a. 15 degrees
b. 30 degrees
c. 45 degrees
d. 90 degrees
A
The angle of injection for an intradermal injection is 5 to 15 degrees.
30 degrees is not the correct angle of injection.
Subcutaneous injections may be administered at a 45-degree angle.
Subcutaneous or intramuscular injections may be administered at a 90-degree angle.
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