Which of the Following Patients Is Most at Risk for Tuberculosis

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients is most at risk for tuberculosis (TB) ?

• A)The patient with lung cancer
• B)The patient with chronic airflow limitation
• C)The patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
• D)The patient with a history of alcohol abuse

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