The nurse notes that a patient recently had a tuberculin skin test that produced a 3 mm reaction of erythema without induration at the site. What is the nurse's most appropriate response regarding surgery in this situation?

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The nurse's most appropriate response in this situation is to note the reaction in the chart and proceed as usual with the surgical process. A tuberculin skin reaction of 3 mm of erythema without induration is considered a negative skin reaction and is not clinically significant. Erythema with induration is significant and should be further monitored, noting the size of the reaction.

The Nurse Notes That a Patient Recently Had a Tuberculin