The nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin test with a 27-gauge, 5/8-inch needle. At which angle will the nurse insert the needle?

A) 15 degree
B) 30 degree
C) 45 degree
D) 90 degree

Tuberculin Test

A diagnostic test for tuberculosis where a small amount of tuberculin is injected under the skin to check for a reaction indicating TB exposure.

Gauge

A measurement of the thickness, size, or capacity of something, commonly used in reference to the diameter of a needle or wire, or the thickness of sheet metal.