The nurse would know that the client most likely to exhibit a false-negative Mantoux reaction is the client who is
A) being treated for sickle cell disease.
B) HIV-positive.
C) malnourished.
D) previously diagnosed with TB.

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False-negative reactions are possible with the Mantoux test, especially in clients who are immunosuppressed or anergic. A 5-cm Mantoux reading is considered positive in a client who is immunosuppressed.

The Nurse Would Know That the Client Most Likely to Exhibit