Which technique is correct when administering an intradermal injection for a skin test?
Correct answer: A. Insert the needle bevel up at a shallow angle
- A. Insert the needle bevel up at a shallow angle
- B. Insert the needle bevel down at a deep angle
- C. Insert the needle bevel up into the muscle
- D. Insert the needle bevel down under the skin
Explanation
An intradermal injection is placed just below the epidermis with the bevel up at a shallow angle, producing a small wheal. A deep angle or muscle insertion is appropriate for neither intradermal testing nor its intended absorption.
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