Which nursing assessment indicates a positive reading of a tuberculin (TB) skin test?
a. 1 day after injection with a 10-mm area of redness and swelling
b. 2 days after injection with a 5-mm area of redness and swelling
c. 4 days after injection with a 3-mm area of redness and swelling
d. 5 days after injection with a 2-mm area of redness and swelling
B
A positive reading of a TB skin test is an area of redness and swelling of 5 mm or larger 24 to 48 hours after injection.
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