Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Practice Question
A client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nurse when he can return to work. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Returning to work after a tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis requires careful consideration of infectiousness. Option A is accurate; a client must have three negative sputum cultures to ensure they are no longer contagious.
Option B is misleading; feeling well does not guarantee that the client is no longer infectious.
Option C is incorrect; one week of medication does not sufficiently reduce the risk of transmission, as it typically takes longer for the bacteria to become non-infectious.
Option D is inappropriate; many clients with TB can return to work once they are no longer contagious, and applying for disability is not necessary for all cases.
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