Question
Can a registered nurse administer intralesional injections?
Answer
The nursing laws and rules allow a competent and appropriately trained registered nurse to administer intralesional injections. This procedures requires a prescription from an authorized health care practitioner. The registered nurse should use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if these activities are within the nurse’s legal and individual scope of practice.
FAQ Category
Dermatology and Cosmetic Procedures
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