Which statement is accurate regarding medication administration via the intradermal route?
1. Injections should be limited to 1–2 milliliters.
2. Hairy sites should be avoided.
3. Usual administration sites include the upper and lower abdomen.
4. Medications should be injected into the epidermis skin layer.
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Rationale 1: Intradermal injection involves administering small amounts (0.1–0.2 milliliters) of medication.
Rationale 2: Usual sites of intradermal administration include nonhairy surfaces.
Rationale 3: Usual sites of intradermal administration include the forearm, upper chest, and scapulae.
Rationale 4: Intradermal injection involves administering small amounts of medication into the dermis layer of skin.
Global Rationale: Usual sites of intradermal administration include nonhairy surfaces, including the forearm, upper chest, and scapulae. Intradermal injection involves administering small amounts (0.1–0.2 milliliters) of medication into the dermis layer of skin.
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