Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a client with suspected tuberculosis (TB) who complains of night sweats, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss. What should the nurse suspect based on these symptoms?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. The symptoms described are more indicative of active TB disease rather than latent TB infection.

B) Correct. Night sweats, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss are classic symptoms of active TB disease.

C) Incorrect. TB exposure without infection typically does not present with these symptoms.

D) Incorrect. Atypical pneumonia may have different symptoms, and it is not the most likely diagnosis based on the symptoms provided.




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