A patient, diagnosed with malnutrition and who has known exposure to Candida, was given an intradermal Candida test dose 3 days ago. The site is currently showing no signs of induration. How would the nurse evaluate this finding?
1. There is lack of anergy.
2. There is no current infection with Candida.
3. The immune system has been impaired, possibly by malnutrition.
4. The test should be repeated in 48 hours.
Answer: 3
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