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The nurse should base her response on the fact that the skin test doesn't differentiate between active and dormant tuberculosis infection.The Mantoux test cannot distinguish between dormant and active illnesses. A sputum smear and culture, as well as a chest X-ray, are required to provide more information if a positive reaction happens. A second test could be required even if the area of redness can be assessed in 3 days; neither test shows that tuberculosis is active. A borderline reaction to the Mantoux test is indicated by an induration 5 to 9 mm in diameter; a positive reaction is indicated by a bigger induration. A wheal within two days does not signify active tuberculosis.The Mantoux test or Mendel-Mantoux test is a technique for both tuberculosis (TB) screening and tuberculosis diagnosis. It is also known as the Mantoux screening test, tuberculin sensitivity test, Pirquet test, or PPD test for pure protein derivative. It is one of the most widely used tuberculin skin tests, essentially taking the place of multiple-puncture tests like the tine test. To know more about the similar questions on 'tuberculosis'visit- https://brainly.com/question/14816227#SPJ4
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