A nursing home resident has a 4-mm area of induration after receiving the intradermal tuberculin solution. What should the nurse anticipate being planned for this patient?
A) Nothing
B) Scheduled for a chest x-ray
C) Repeated test in 1 to 2 weeks
D) Started on antituberculosis medication

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A positive tuberculin skin test indicates that the person has been exposed to tuberculosis bacteria. A chest x-ray is not necessary unless the person has symptoms of tuberculosis. Anti-tuberculosis medication is not started unless the person has active tuberculosis.

A Nursing Home Resident Has a 4-Mm Area of Induration