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The client is to receive a Mantoux (PPD) test intradermally for tuberculosis. Which angle should the nurse use for this type of injection?

30-45 degrees

5-15 degrees

15-30 degrees

45-90 degrees

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. The Mantoux (PPD) test is administered intradermally at a 5-15 degree angle, forming a small bleb under the skin.

B. The Mantoux (PPD) test is administered intradermally at a 5-15 degree angle, forming a small bleb under the skin.

C. Using a 15-30 degree angle may also result in the medication being deposited too deeply, affecting test results.

D. Using a 45-90 degree angle is appropriate for subcutaneous or intramuscular injections but not for intradermal injections like the Mantoux test.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Using a filtered needle when mixing medications can be important to prevent contamination but is not specifically related to the medication's formulation or properties.

B. Using a filtered needle is most critical when drawing medication from an ampule to remove any particulate matter such as glass or debris that may be present.

C. Reconstituting medications may require a filtered needle to prevent contamination, but it's not the primary reason for using a filtered needle.

D. Whether a medication is clear or not does not determine the necessity of using a filtered needle; it's more related to the method of storage and packaging, such as ampules.

A. Apply moisture barrier cream to perineal skin B. Consult with the wound care nurse about use of a specialty mattress C. Instruct client to shift their weight at least every 15 minutes D. Keep head of bed raised at 45 degrees at all times E. Massage over bony prominences every hour while awake

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

Explanation

A. Applying moisture barrier cream helps protect the skin from irritation and breakdown due to urinary incontinence.

B. Consulting with the wound care nurse about the use of a specialty mattress is crucial to minimize pressure ulcers.

C. Instructing the client to shift their weight at least every 15 minutes helps reduce pressure and prevent pressure ulcers.

D. Keeping the head of the bed raised at 45 degrees at all times is not necessary and may not address the underlying issue of functional urinary incontinence.

E. Massaging over bony prominences is important for preventing pressure ulcers but does not directly address urinary incontinence.

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