A nurse admits an older adult from a long-term care facility into the hospital for respiratory infection. Which diagnostic testing should the nurse anticipate?

A) Electrocardiogram
B) Lung cancer screening
C) Mantoux testing
D) Pulmonary function testing


Ans: C
Residents of long-term care are at risk for tuberculosis. While cancer and cardiac and lung function testing may occur, testing for tuberculosis should be done to screen for this contagious disease to protect others.

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