When interpreting the results of a Mantoux test, the nurse
explains to the patient that a reaction occurs when the intradermal
injection site shows
a) redness and induration.
The site is inspected for redness and palpated for hardening.
b) drainage.
Drainage at the site does not indicate a reaction to the tubercle
bacillus.
c) tissue sloughing.
Sloughing of tissue at the site of injection does not indicate a reaction
to the tubercle bacillus.
d) bruising.
Bruising of tissue at the site may occur from the injection, but does
not indicate a reaction to the tubercle bacillus.
explains to the patient that a reaction occurs when the intradermal
injection site shows
a) redness and induration.
The site is inspected for redness and palpated for hardening.
b) drainage.
Drainage at the site does not indicate a reaction to the tubercle
bacillus.
c) tissue sloughing.
Sloughing of tissue at the site of injection does not indicate a reaction
to the tubercle bacillus.
d) bruising.
Bruising of tissue at the site may occur from the injection, but does
not indicate a reaction to the tubercle bacillus.