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Tuberculosis
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A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with chickenpox. What interventions should the nurse implement to manage the patient's condition effectively? Select all that apply.
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A client has been diagnosed with shingles. What interventions should the nurse implement to provide appropriate care? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is educating a patient with chickenpox about their condition. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
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A client with shingles is worried about transmitting the disease to others. What statement by the client indicates understanding of the nurse's teaching?
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Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent chickenpox and shingles?
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A nurse is caring for a patient suspected of having tuberculosis (TB) Which symptom is commonly associated with TB?
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A client with TB is prescribed a combination of medications. What is the rationale for using multiple drugs to treat TB?
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A client with suspected TB is undergoing a skin test. The nurse measures the induration at the injection site and finds it to be 10 mm. What does this result indicate?
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A nurse is caring for a patient suspected of having tuberculosis (TB) What test is commonly used to detect TB infection and involves injecting a small amount of tuberculin into the forearm and measuring the induration after 48 to 72 hours?
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(Select all that apply): A nurse is educating a group of patients about preventing TB transmission. Which measures should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply:
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A nurse is discussing the treatment of TB with a patient. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
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A nurse is providing care to a patient with TB undergoing treatment. What nursing intervention is essential to monitor the patient's response to therapy and identify any complications?
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Which diagnostic test for TB infection is more specific than the tuberculin skin test (TST) and does not cross-react with other mycobacteria or the BCG vaccine?
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What is the primary goal of the nursing interventions for TB patients?
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(Select all that apply): A nurse is caring for a patient with TB. Which adjunctive measures may be required for this patient's treatment? Select all that apply:
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A nurse is discussing the prevention of tuberculosis (TB) Which individual-level strategy involves administering the BCG vaccine to infants or children at high risk of TB exposure or infection?
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A client is diagnosed with latent TB infection (LTBI) What is the most appropriate intervention for this client? Select all that apply:
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A nurse is providing education to a group of individuals who will receive the BCG vaccine. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
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A client with latent TB infection (LTBI) is prescribed chemoprophylaxis. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the treatment regimen?
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A nurse is explaining directly observed therapy (DOT) to a client with active TB disease. What is the purpose of DOT?
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Question 21:
Which population group is at higher risk of developing tuberculosis (TB)?
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Which region had the highest burden of TB according to the World Health Organization (WHO) report in 2020?
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Select the correct statements regarding drug-resistant TB. Select all that apply:
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