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

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Intradermal injections, such as the Mantoux test for tuberculosis, are typically administered at a 15-degree angle to ensure the medication is delivered just beneath the surface of the skin.

The Patient Is to Receive a Mantoux Test for Tuberculosis