Posted: August 16th, 2017

When interpreting the results of a Mantoux test, the nurse explains to the patient that a reaction occurs when the intradermal injection site shows

When interpreting the results of a Mantoux test, the nurse explains to the patient that a reaction occurs when the intradermal injection site shows
a) redness and induration.
The site is inspected for redness and palpated for hardening.
b) drainage.
Drainage at the site does not indicate a reaction to the tubercle bacillus.
c) tissue sloughing.
Sloughing of tissue at the site of injection does not indicate a reaction to the tubercle bacillus.
d) bruising.
Bruising of tissue at the site may occur from the injection, but does not indicate a reaction to the tubercle bacillus.