Which of the following clients is not considered high risk for developing tuberculosis?
1. Laura, a 30-year-old Caucasian who injects heroin daily
2. Manuel, a 32-year-old illegal immigrant from Costa Rica
3. Natalie, a 25-year-old African American school nurse
4. Oscar, a 21-year-old African American who is in prison for armed robbery
5. Paul, a 33-year-old Caucasian lawyer who is HIV-positive
ANS: 3
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