A nurse is administering an intradermal PPD to test for client exposure to the tuberculosis bacterium. Which method is the correct one for administering this injection?
a. Use a 5-degree angle to insert a 20-gauge needle.
b. Use a 10-degree angle to insert a 25-gauge needle.
c. Use a 45-degree angle to insert a 26-gauge needle.
d. Use a 90-degree angle to insert an 18-gauge needle.
ANS: B
This is the correct procedure for an intradermal injection.
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