ATI 2023RN Comprehensive Predictor Study Guide

ATI 2023 RN Comprehensive Predictor Study Guide Testing for TB ANS - A Mantoux skin test is the most accurate and valuable screening tool available for TB. A positive result means only that the client has been exposed to TB; it does not meant that the client has active TB. Testing for TB continue ANS - A sputum culture for acid fast bacillus (AFB) is used to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary TB after a screening test and chest x-ray come back positive. Teaching instructions for the use of a cane :ANS (1) The cane is moved forward about 12 inches. (2) Then, the weak leg is moved even with the cane. (3) Finally, the strong leg is brought forward and ahead of the cane and weak leg. - Cane is held on stronger side. - The gripper of the cane should be level with the trochanter of the femur.