A client with allergy has been advised to have an allergy test. The nurse needs to administer an injection to the client for allergy testing. Which of the following injection routes is most suitable for allergy testing?

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The most suitable injection route for allergy testing is intradermal injection, where the allergen is injected into the dermis layer of the skin. This allows for a specific and controlled reaction to occur, without exposing the entire body to the allergen. Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections are not as precise and can result in a generalized allergic reaction. Intravenous injections are not appropriate for allergy testing as the allergen needs to be introduced locally to the immune system in order to elicit a reaction.

A Client with Allergy Has Been Advised to Have an Allergy