What is the appropriate method for tuberculosis screening of an older adult entering a nursing home?
A) 5 tuberculin units intramuscular PPD injection and if negative repeat with same dose one week later
B) 5 tuberculin units intradermal PPD injection and if negative repeat with same dose one week later
C) Chest x-ray at the same time of PPD testing
D) 5 tuberculin units intradermal PPD injection and if positive repeat same dose in one week
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