The nurse is working with a pulmonary specialist and is aware that the physician will most likely recommend that a full-year preventative protocol of isoniazid (INH) be given to people who: (Select all that apply.)
a. are living with a person newly diagnosed as having tuberculosis.
b. have had a positive tuberculin skin test but negative chest films.
c. have had a positive tuberculin skin test and are on steroids.
d. have had a positive tuberculin skin test and have diabetes.
e. have had a positive tuberculin skin test and have had a gastrectomy.
A, B, C, D, E
All options are people for whom a protocol of isoniazid should be recommended.
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