An Older Patient Admitted to the Hospital with Symptoms Strongly

An older patient admitted to the hospital with symptoms strongly suggestive of tuberculosis (TB) has a negative Mantoux test.The nurse correctly anticipates that:

A) the purified protein derivative (PPD) test will be administered.
B) a chest x-ray will be ordered to detect possible infiltration.
C) therapy consisting of a combination of bactericidal drugs will be initiated.
D) the skin test will be repeated to achieve a booster effect.