Question

a client comes to the health clinic after a positive skin test for tuberculosis. what additional diagnostic tests should the nurse begin teaching the client? select all that apply. drug susceptibility testing a chest radiograph complete history and physical examination complete blood count a repeat multiple - puncture skin test

Explanation:

1. Drug susceptibility testing: Done for TB to guide treatment, but not initial diagnostic after skin test.
2. A chest radiograph: Used to check for TB - related lung lesions, essential after positive skin test.
3. Complete history and physical examination: Helps assess risk factors, symptoms, etc., for TB diagnosis.
4. Complete blood count: Not a primary diagnostic for TB after skin test (assesses blood cells, not TB - specific).
5. A repeat multiple - puncture skin test: Not needed as the initial skin test is already positive; repeat skin tests aren't standard for diagnosis here.

So the correct options are the ones that help in diagnosing or assessing TB after a positive skin test: A chest radiograph, Complete history and physical examination.

Answer:

B. A chest radiograph, C. Complete history and physical examination