A nurse is told that a screening test has high specificity. Which of the following is the best interpretation of this information?
A) The test provides precise and consistent readings.
B) The test accurately identifies those with the condition or trait.
C) The test accurately identifies those without the trait.
D) The test has a high level of false positives.

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High specificity means the test accurately identifies those without the condition or trait, minimizing false positives.

A Nurse Is Told That a Screening Test Has High