The Nurse Notes That a Patient Recently Had a Tuberculin

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a patient recently had a tuberculin skin test that produced a 3 mm reaction of erythema without induration at the site. What is the nurse's most appropriate response regarding surgery in this situation?

A) Move the patient to a negative-pressure room and begin wearing a particulate respirator mask.
B) Notify the surgeon of the results to determine if the surgery must be postponed.
C) Obtain a chest x-ray and contact the patient's primary physician regarding the results.
D) Note the reaction in the chart and proceed as usual.