A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient with suspected tuberculosis. What is the greatest risk of exposure to tuberculosis?
a. After a diagnosis is made
b. Before a diagnosis is made
c. After the patient has begun medication therapy
d. After implementation of isolation precautions
ANS: B
The risk of exposure to tuberculosis is greatest before a diagnosis is made and isolation precautions are implemented.
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