The nurse is planning to care for a patient diagnosed with possible tuberculosis (TB) .Assessment of possible TB may be based on which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

A) A positive AFB smear or culture
B) Signs or symptoms of TB
C) Cavitation on chest x-ray study
D) History of recent exposure
E) TB skin test

Tuberculosis (TB)

A serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body.

AFB Smear

A laboratory test that involves staining a sample and examining it under a microscope to identify acid-fast bacilli, commonly used to diagnose tuberculosis.

Cavitation

The formation of vapor cavities in a liquid – such as water – in areas of low pressure, often leading to the emission of shock waves and potentially damaging surfaces like propellers and hydraulic turbines.