A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having TB. Which symptom is most commonly associated with pulmonary TB?

A) Incorrect. Living in well-ventilated areas with good air circulation actually reduces the risk of TB transmission, as TB is an airborne disease.

B) Incorrect. Having a strong immune system can help protect against TB infection, as a compromised immune system increases the risk of developing active TB disease from latent TB infection.

C) Correct. Close contact with someone who has active TB disease is a significant risk factor for TB transmission, as the bacteria can be transmitted through respiratory droplets.

D) Incorrect. While cleanliness and hygiene are important, excessive handwashing alone is not sufficient to prevent TB transmission, as the bacteria are primarily transmitted through the air.

A) Correct. Using multiple drugs to treat TB reduces the risk of drug resistance development, as it targets the bacteria from different angles and makes it harder for them to become resistant to one or more drugs.

B) Incorrect. While using multiple drugs may help manage side effects by spreading the burden of treatment, the primary purpose is to prevent drug resistance.

C) Incorrect. Shortening the treatment duration is a goal, but it is not the primary purpose of using multiple drugs.

D) Incorrect. Although improving patient compliance is important, the primary purpose of using multiple drugs is to reduce drug resistance.

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