The infectious disease nurse leads a discussion about tuberculosis (TB) in the elderly. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the discussion?
A) New infections of TB are more common in the elderly.
B) Symptoms of TB in the elderly mirror other conditions.
C) The key symptom of TB for the elderly is night sweats.
D) The key symptoms of TB for the elderly are fever and anorexia.
B
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Classic symptoms of TB are not exhibited by the elderly, and symptoms resemble those associated with many other geriatric conditions. This fact can delay diagnosis.
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