The nurse is providing teaching for a patient who needs an intradermal test for tuberculosis.What information should the nurse include?

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The time period for reading the results of the tuberculin skin test is within 48 to 72 hours after it has been done.The nurse or provider reads the test results 48 to 72 hours after the injection.Relaxation doesn't make a difference since the procedure involves a minor skin prick and generally causes a mild transient pain.The nurse injects 0.1 L of solution but not into the muscle.

The Nurse Is Providing Teaching for a Patient Who Needs