The nurse is preparing to assess an older adult client admitted with tuberculosis. Which manifestations does the nurse anticipate for this client?
A) Night sweats
B) Swollen lymph nodes
C) Cough
D) Hemoptysis
Answer: C
Presenting symptoms of tuberculosis in the older adult are often vague and include coughing, weight loss, diminished appetite, and periodic fevers. Night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, and hemoptysis are not considered presenting symptoms of tuberculosis in the older adult.
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