A Client Reports Persistent Cough

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client reports persistent cough. The nurse suspects the client may have developed tuberculosis (TB) . Which diagnostic test does the nurse expect the primary health-care provider to prescribe to confirm this condition?

• A)TB skin test
• B)X-ray of the lungs
• C)White blood cell (WBC) differentiation
• D)Electrocardiogram

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