A child has a positive result for a tine test as part of routine screening for school.Which is an appropriate response by a nurse when the parents ask what it means to have a positive tine test?
A)"As long has your child has no symptoms, such as night sweats, cough, or weight loss, this test will be repeated in 1 year and will probably change to a negative."
B)"A positive result indicates that your child has tuberculosis and will need medication to prevent the development of active disease."
C)"In a child this young, a positive result probably indicates that your child has cell-mediated immunity acquired in utero, but we will follow up in 3 to 6 months with a repeat tine test."
D)"The tine test is a screening test that can indicate previous exposure to tuberculosis, but your child will need another test to confirm that this really is a response to tuberculosis."

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A positive tine test only indicates exposure to tuberculosis and does not confirm active disease. It is important to confirm the response with another test and further evaluation.

A Child Has a Positive Result for a Tine Test