The nurse is assessing a patient admitted with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). What clinical manifestations are consistent with this diagnosis?
A) High fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and cough
B) Low-grade fever, night sweats, fatigue, and weight loss
C) Cough, night sweats, weight gain, and fatigue
D) Muscle aches, night sweats, cough, and fatigue
Ans: B
Feedback: The signs and symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis are insidious. Most patients have a low grade fever, cough, night sweats, fatigue, and weight loss.
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