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Title: The patient is to receive a Mantoux test for tuberculosis. This test is administered via an ...
Post by: KarineShine on Jan 18, 2018
The patient is to receive a Mantoux test for tuberculosis. This test is administered via an intradermal injection. The nurse recognizes that which angle of injection is used for an intradermal injection?
 
  a. 15 degrees
  b. 30 degrees
  c. 45 degrees
  d. 90 degrees


Title: The patient is to receive a Mantoux test for tuberculosis. This test is administered via an ...
Post by: Atlas on Jan 18, 2018
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A The angle of injection for an intradermal injection is 5 to 15 degrees.
B The correct angle for an intradermal injection is not 30 degrees.
C Subcutaneous injections may be administered at a 45-degree angle.
D Subcutaneous or intramuscular injections may be administered at a 90-degree angle.