A client with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is being admitted to the hospital. During the collection of data from the client, which of the following considerations is especially important?
A. The religious affiliation or church of preference
B. The names of close friends and family member
C. What medications have been prescribed and what the client knows about their side effects
D. The name of the person from whom the client contracted TB, so that the person may be reported for follow-up care
Ans: B. The names of close friends and family member
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