An older patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis. What should the ...

[j.rubin]

An older patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this infection? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. It can affect other body tissue.
  2. It spreads by airborne transmission.
  3. It is a chronic infection of the lungs.
  4. It is most controlled in nursing homes
  5. Older people are at higher risk for the disease.

Question 2

An older patient is diagnosed with bacteremia. What should the nurse suspect as being the cause of this patient's health problem? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Pneumonia
  2. Herpes zoster
  3. Antibiotic use
  4. Infected leg wound
  5. Urinary tract infection

[choc0chan]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Tuberculosis is a chronic extrapulmonary infectious disease which means it affects body tissues other than the lungs.

Answer to Question 2

1,4,5
Rationale: Bacteremia is the introduction of bacteria into the blood stream and can be a complication of pneumonia.