The Provider Has the Patient Take a Tuberculin Skin Test

The provider has the patient take a tuberculin skin test and chest x-ray prior to starting etanercept. Testing results are a positive tuberculin skin test with a negative chest radiograph. What action will the provider take?

A) Prescribe antituberculosis drugs at the beginning of etanercept therapy.
B) Schedule periodic chest radiographs during treatment with etanercept.
C) Begin etanercept and advise the patient to report symptoms that indicate conversion from latent to active tuberculosis.
D) Prescribe treatment for tuberculosis prior to beginning etanercept treatment.