A nurse needs to administer an intradermal tuberculin skin test injection to a client. Which of the following is the most suitable angle when administering an intradermal injection?
A) 180-degree angle
B) 90-degree angle
C) 45-degree angle
D) 10-degree angle
Ans: D
When administering an intradermal injection, the nurse should hold the syringe almost parallel to the skin at a 10-degree angle with the bevel pointing upward. This facilitates delivering the medication between the layers of the skin and advances the needle to the desired depth. A nurse administers a subcutaneous injection at a 45-degree angle or a 90-degree angle to reach the subcutaneous level of tissue, depending on the length of the needle. The nurse will not be able to insert the injection if it is held at a 180-degree angle.
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