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Title: The nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin test with a 27-gauge, -inch needle. At which angle ... Post by: Uyentrinh21 on Jan 18, 2018 The nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin test with a 27-gauge, -inch needle. At which angle will the nurse insert the needle?
a. 15 degree b. 30 degree c. 45 degree d. 90 degree Title: The nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin test with a 27-gauge, -inch needle. At which angle ... Post by: artnisha98 on Jan 18, 2018 ANS: A
A 27-gauge, -inch needle is used for intradermal injections such as a tuberculin test, which should be inserted at a 5- to 15-degree angle, just under the dermis of the skin. Placing the needle at 30 degrees, 45 degrees, or 90 degrees will place the medication too deep. |