A nurse would suspect tuberculosis caused by drug-resistant organisms in which of the following clients? Select all that apply
A) Clients who are HIV positive
B) Clients who have no response to therapy
C) Clients who have been treated in the past
D) Clients who have asthma
E) Clients who smoke
Ans: B, C
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Tuberculosis caused by drug-resistant organisms should be considered in clients who have no response to therapy and in patients who have been treated in the past.
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