After tape is applied for skin patch testing, the nurse would include in the client's instructions to return to the clinic for tape removal and initial reading in

a. 24 hours.
b. 48 hours.
c. 3 days.
d. 7 days.


B
The tape must be worn for 48 hours without disturbing the patches; then the tape is removed. In-terpretations are made at 48, 72, and 96 hours and sometimes at 1 week.

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