A nurse needs to administer an intradermal tuberculin skin test injection to a client. Which of the following is the most suitable angle when administering an intradermal injection?

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Intradermal injections, such as the tuberculin skin test, are administered at a 10 to 15-degree angle. This shallow angle ensures the needle is just under the surface of the skin, which is necessary for proper placement of the substance being injected and for the test to be read accurately.

A Nurse Needs to Administer an Intradermal Tuberculin Skin Test