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The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Intradermal Injection to an Adult

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The nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal injection to an adult patient.Which action should be taken by the nurse?


A) Use a tuberculin syringe with a 2.5 cm (1-inch) 25-gauge needle.
B) Inject no more than 1 mL of solution at one site.
C) Insert the needle at a 5- to 15-degree angle 3 finger widths below the antecubital space.
D) Expect a bleb and a small amount of bleeding after injection.

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