A nurse would observe the client for how long to determine whether there is an immediate reaction to a skin test?
A) 1 to 2 minutes
B) 2 to 5 minutes
C) 5 to 10 minutes
D) 10 to 20 minutes

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Nurses often administer skin tests and interpret test results. An immediate reaction (i.e., appearing within 10 to 20 minutes after the injection), marked by erythema and wheal formation greater than 3 mm of the positive control (usually histamine), denotes a positive reaction.

A Nurse Would Observe the Client for How Long to Determine