The nurse is administering a purified protein derivative (PPD)test to a homeless client.Which of the following statements concerning PPD testing is true?

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A positive reaction means the client has been exposed to TB; it isn't conclusive of the presence of active disease.A positive reaction consists of palpable swelling and induration of 5 to 15 mm.It can be read 48 to 72 hours after the injection.In clients with positive reactions,further studies are usually done to rule out active disease.In immunosuppressed clients,a negative reaction doesn't exclude the presence of active disease.

The Nurse Is Administering a Purified Protein Derivative (PPD)test to a Homeless