Which does the nurse include in client teaching for a client who needs an intradermal test?
1. Check with provider in 2 hours for test results.
2. Relax because this type of injection is painless.
3. Receive injection of 1 ml of solution into muscle.
4. Avoid washing marked area around injection site.
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4. The nurse instructs the client to avoid washing or removing the marked area indi-cating the injection site so that any staff member can accurately assess the test results. In addition, washing the area after the injection can interfere with accurate test results. By marking the injection site, the nurse clearly identifies the site to use for determining the test results.
1. The nurse or provider reads the test result in 48 to 72 hours after the injection.
2. The procedure involves a minor skin prick and generally causes a mild transient pain.
3. The nurse injects less than 0.5 ml for the intradermal test.
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