Which statement describes the correct preparation of the skin prior to administering an injection?
A. intramuscular pinch; subcutaneous pinch, intradermal pinch
B. intramuscular pinch; subcutaneous taut; intradermal pinch
C. intramuscular taut; subcutaneous taut; intradermal taut
D. intramuscular taut; subcutaneous pinch; intradermal taut
Answer: D
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