A client reports persistent cough. The nurse suspects the client may have developed tuberculosis (TB). Which diagnostic test does the nurse expect the primary health-care provider to prescribe to confirm this condition?
A)TB skin test
B)X-ray of the lungs
C)White blood cell (WBC) differentiation
D)Electrocardiogram

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A chest X-ray is commonly used to detect active tuberculosis in the lungs, as it can show characteristic changes associated with TB infection.

A Client Reports Persistent Cough