A homeless client comes to an emergency department reporting cough, night sweats, weight loss, and blood-tinged sputum. Which disease, which has recently become more prevalent among the homeless community, should a nurse suspect?

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The symptoms of cough, night sweats, weight loss, and blood-tinged sputum are indicative of tuberculosis (TB), which has become more prevalent among the homeless community in recent years. Meningitis and encephalopathy do not typically present with these symptoms, and mononucleosis may present with some similar symptoms but is not as common among the homeless population.

A Homeless Client Comes to an Emergency Department Reporting Cough