Patient reports persistent cough

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The nurse completes a new patient intake assessment. The patient reports a persistent cough for over 3 weeks, fatigue, and noted weight loss. The nurse suspects: tuberculosis (TB) and should initiate airborne precautions, isolate the patient, and notify the provider immediately. pneumonia and should obtain an oral temperature, instruct the patient to wear a surgical or procedure mask, and notify the provider. tuberculosis (TB) and should notify the provider immediately, contact the state health department, and isolate the patient. pneumonia and should adhere to universal precautions, send the patient to the lab for a sputum sample, and prepare for the patient to be admitted to the hospital.

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