The Nurse Has to Administer an Intradermal Injection for Skin $1 / 4$

The nurse has to administer an intradermal injection for skin testing for allergies. Which action is correct for intradermal injections?

A) Insert the needle $1 / 4$ inch, almost parallel to the skin.
B) Hold the syringe in four fingers and thumb, with the bevel of the needle down.
C) Inject the solution so that it raises a small wheal, raised bump, or blister.
D) Massage the skin for 10 seconds after removal of the needle.

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