A nurse is observing a student nurse prepare to administer an intradermal medication. Which observation by the nurse indicates the student nurse understands the correct procedure to administer intradermal medications.

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Intradermal injections are administered into the dermis, just below the epidermis. The correct technique involves choosing sites with less body hair to ensure the medication is properly absorbed and to reduce the risk of infection. Options A, C, and D are incorrect for intradermal injections: A) Intradermal injections typically involve very small volumes, usually less than 0.5 mL, not 1-2 mL. C) Common sites for intradermal injections include the inner surface of the forearm and the upper back, not the abdomen. D) Intradermal injections are administered into the dermis, not the epidermal layer of the skin.

A Nurse Is Observing a Student Nurse Prepare to Administer