The nurse is administering a tuberculin test (PPD skin test) to a client. What method of injection should the nurse use for this type of testing?

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The tuberculin test (PPD skin test) is administered via the intradermal route, where a small amount of tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) is injected just beneath the surface of the skin to test for tuberculosis exposure.

The Nurse Is Administering a Tuberculin Test (PPD Skin Test)