The nurse reviews the health record of a 2-year-old child and notes that the physician has documented that the results of a Mantoux test have indicated an area of induration measuring 5 mm. The nurse would interpret these results as:

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A Mantoux test (tuberculin skin test) result of 5 mm of induration is considered negative in most populations, including healthy children without any risk factors for tuberculosis. Positive results typically require a larger area of induration, the size of which can depend on the individual's risk factors and health status.

The Nurse Reviews the Health Record of a 2-Year-Old Child