A nurse performs purified protein derivative and Candida skin tests on a patient suspected of tuberculosis. After 48 hours, what finding at the injection sites should the nurse document as a positive result?

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A positive result for purified protein derivative (PPD) and Candida skin tests is indicated by the presence of induration (hardening or swelling) at the injection site after 48-72 hours. Redness alone is not a reliable indicator of a positive result, and warmth and purulent discharge are not typical signs of a positive result.

A Nurse Performs Purified Protein Derivative and Candida Skin Tests