The patient's forearm should be held taut while administering the Mantoux test to

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Holding the forearm taut facilitates easier insertion of the needle by stabilizing the skin, making it less mobile and thus easier to penetrate with the fine needle used for the Mantoux test. This technique does not directly prevent the needle from entering a blood vessel, prevent an allergic reaction, or reduce the incidence of a false-positive test result.

The Patient's Forearm Should Be Held Taut While Administering the Mantoux