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Why should pressure not be applied to the injection site after administering an intradermal injection?

Why should pressure not be applied to the injection site after administering an intradermal injection?
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why should pressure not be applied to the injection site after administering an intradermal injection?

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Massaging the area may spread the solution to the underlying subcutaneous tissue and the medication is not intended to be absorbed into tissues.

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