During administration of an intradermal injection, the nurse notices that the outline of the needle bevel is visible under the client's skin. How should the nurse proceed?

During administration of an intradermal injection, the nurse notices that the outline of the needle bevel is visible under the client's skin. How should the nurse proceed?



1. Recognize that this is an expected finding in a properly administered intradermal injection.

2. Withdraw the needle, prepare a new injection, and start again.

3. Insert the needle further into the skin at a deeper angle.

4. Turn the needle so that the bevel is down and inject the medication slowly, looking for development of a bleb.



Answer: 1. Recognize that this is an expected finding in a properly administered intradermal injection.


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