A young patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) reports debilitating night sweats. Why should the home health nurse suggest that the patient visit the clinic?
a. To get a prescription for antibiotics
b. Tuberculosis (TB) screening
c. Complete blood count (CBC)
d. Treatment with an aerosol inhalant
B
The symptoms of TB are low-grade fever, night sweats, and cough. Patients with AIDS and an-yone who is immunosuppressed are extremely prone to TB and should be carefully monitored for the development of the disease.
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