A high school student is planning to volunteer at the hospital after school, so she needs to have a Mantoux test before beginning. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the new volunteer?
a. "I will be using tiny tines to administer the TB antigen to the skin on your arm."
b. "Notify the clinic immediately if you experience any redness or itching at the test site."
c. "The areas should be kept dry until you return; cover it with plastic wrap when bathing."
d. "You will need to return in 2 to 3 days to have any reaction interpreted."
ANS: D
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