The patient had a positive reaction to the Mantoux test. What test would the physician order next for this patient?
A) culture and sensitivity of the throat
B) pulmonary function tests to measure breathing capacity
C) arterial blood gases to determine the level of oxygen
D) chest x-ray to identify active tuberculosis
D
Explanation: A) The next test would not be culture and sensitivity.
B) The next test would not be pulmonary function tests.
C) The next test would not be arterial blood gases.
D) Correct! The chest x-ray is done to confirm active tuberculosis.
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