Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis ( 35 Questions)

A client with suspected tuberculosis (TB) reports experiencing pleuritic chest pain. What does this symptom suggest to the nurse?


Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. GERD may cause chest discomfort, but it is not typically described as pleuritic chest pain.

B) Incorrect. Muscular strain or injury is a possibility, but pleuritic chest pain suggests inflammation of the pleura.

C) Correct. Pleuritic chest pain is a symptom of pleurisy or pleural inflammation, which can occur in TB.

D) Incorrect. While anxiety or panic attacks can cause chest discomfort, pleuritic chest pain is more likely related to a physical condition, such as pleural inflammation.




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