A nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal tuberculin skin test to a patient.Which question should the nurse ask the patient to ensure that there are no interfering factors or contraindications for this test?

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The question about corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs is important because these medications can affect the immune system's ability to respond to the tuberculin test, potentially leading to a false negative result. Questions B, C, and D are also important in assessing a patient's risk for tuberculosis, but they do not specifically address factors that could interfere with the accuracy of the tuberculin skin test.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Intradermal Tuberculin Skin