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A client has active tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following symptoms will he exhibit?

Chest and lower back pain
Chills, fever, night sweats, and hemoptysis
Fever of more than 104°F and nausea
Headache and photophobia

Explanation

Answer - B - Typical signs and symptoms are chills, fever, night sweats, and hemoptysis. Clients with TB typically have low-grade fevers, not higher than 102°F. Chest pain may be present from coughing, but isn’t usual. Nausea, headache, and photophobia aren’t usual TB symptoms.

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