RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 352 of 2368

A nurse has just given an intradermal injection. Which action is correct?

  1. Massage the site gently to help spread the solution under the skin
  2. Cover the site with a tight pressure dressing to keep the bleb in place
  3. Rotate the syringe while withdrawing the needle to seal the puncture
  4. Withdraw the needle at the angle of insertion and do not massage the site
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Correct answer: Withdraw the needle at the angle of insertion and do not massage the site

Massage can spread the solution into the subcutaneous tissue and spoil the test.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Parenteral Medications: Description of Procedure. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026