34. A community health nurse is conducting a tuberculosis (TB) screening clinic. A patient tests positive for latent TB infection. What is the urgent nursing action?
A.
Tell the patient to get vaccinated
B.
Educate the patient on treatment options (e.g., isoniazid), importance of adherence, and initiate contact tracing for close contacts
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C.
Advise avoiding public places
D.
Tell the patient it's nothing serious
📖 Additional Information
Tell the patient to get vaccinated
Educate the patient on treatment options (e.g., isoniazid), importance of adherence, and initiate contact tracing for close contacts
