A Patient Who Had a Mantoux Test for Tuberculosis 2

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who had a Mantoux test for tuberculosis 2 days ago has a 2 mm area of erythema at the site of the test. How should the nurse evaluate this result?

• A) As negative
• B) As positive for tuberculosis
• C) As indicating a sputum test for acid-fast bacilli is needed
• D) As indicating need for a repeat PPD

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