What steps will the nurse follow when administering a two-step purified protein derivative (PPD) tuberculin skin test to an older client? Select all that apply.

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The correct steps for administering a two-step PPD tuberculin skin test include repeating the PPD test in 1 to 2 weeks (A) to ensure accuracy for individuals who may have a boosted reaction, asking the client about exposure risks (B) to assess the likelihood of tuberculosis infection, measuring the area of injection in 72 hours (C) to determine the reaction size, and giving an injection of 0.1 mL of 5 TU intradermally (E) which is the standard method for administering the test. Administering 5 units of the BCG vaccination serum (D) is not a step in the PPD test; BCG is a vaccine for tuberculosis, not a diagnostic tool.

What Steps Will the Nurse Follow When Administering a Two-Step