When an intradermal injection is correctly performed, a small ________ will form under the skin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
bubble (bleb)
With intradermal administration, a small amount of medication is injected into a layer of fatty tissue that lies beneath the outer layer of skin. A small bleb, or bubble, will form under the skin.
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