What Should the Nurse Teach an Older Client with Chronic

question 22

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse teach an older client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is newly diagnosed with tuberculosis?

• A) In the early stage, tuberculosis causes shortness of breath.
• B) An infection related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes tuberculosis.
• C) Tuberculosis spreads from persons who have few to no symptoms.
• D) Immunosuppressants, like steroids, must be used cautiously with tuberculosis.

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Definitions:

Structurally Isomeric

Pertains to molecules that have the same molecular formula but feature different physical structures.

Amines

Organic compounds and functional groups containing a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair, deriving from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.

Soluble

Capable of being dissolved in a solvent, such as a liquid, especially water.

Water

A polar inorganic compound that is at room temperature a tasteless and odorless liquid, which is nearly colorless apart from an inherent hint of blue.