In response to an HIV-infected patient asking about tuberculosis (TB), the nurse should explain that:
A) TB is often transmitted at the time of HIV transmission.
B) HIV infection increases the risk of acquiring TB.
C) HIV suppresses the activation of latent TB.
D) TB is the leading cause of death in HIV-infected people.
D) TB is the leading cause of death in HIV-infected people.
Explanation: A) TB is not transmitted at the time of HIV transmission.
B) HIV infection does not confer increased the risk for acquiring TB infection.
C) HIV infection increases the risk of activation of latent TB and subsequent dissemination.
D) Among individuals who are infected with HIV, TB is the leading cause of death.
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