A 6-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic by their parent who reports that the child has been expe…

Question

A 6-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic by their parent who reports that the child has been experiencing a persistent cough for the past 3 weeks, along with low-grade fever and decreased appetite. The child recently moved from a country with high tuberculosis prevalence. What is the most important initial assessment the nurse should perform?

Accepted Answer

보기 4: Assess for close contacts with known tuberculosis cases

Assessing for close contacts with known TB cases is critical because pediatric TB is primarily acquired through exposure to infectious adults, guiding infection control and contact tracing. Other assessments like auscultation, family history, or growth evaluation are important but secondary to contact assessment.

Answer

보기 1: Auscultate lung sounds for adventitious sounds

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보기 2: Obtain a complete family history of respiratory illnesses

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보기 3: Measure the child's weight and height for growth assessment

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