The Nurse Is Performing TB Screening in a Clinic That

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing TB screening in a clinic that has many patients who have immigrated to the United States. Before doing a TB skin test on a patient, which question is most important for the nurse to ask?

• A) "How long have you lived in the United States?"
• B) "Is there any family history of TB?"
• C) "Have you received the BCG vaccine for TB?"
• D) "Do you take any over-the-counter (OTC) medications?"

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