The nurse is administering a skin test for detection of exposure to tuberculosis. How would the nurse determine if the client was exposed to tuberculosis?

The nurse is administering a skin test for detection of exposure to tuberculosis. How would the nurse determine if the client was exposed to tuberculosis?



a) The client will have a productive cough.
b) The injection area will become painful with in duration if the client has antibodies against the antigen.
c) The injection area will break out in a fine macular rash.
d) The injection area swells if the client has developed antibodies against the antigen.



Answer: D


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