The nurse correlates which risk factors with tuberculosis? Select all that apply.

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Tuberculosis (TB) risk factors include conditions or situations that increase the likelihood of exposure to TB or that might affect the immune system's ability to fight off the bacteria. Homelessness (A) and incarceration (B) are associated with crowded living conditions, which can facilitate the spread of TB. Additionally, certain racial and ethnic groups, including Hispanic individuals (D), have higher reported rates of TB, which can be due to a variety of socioeconomic and genetic factors, as well as disparities in access to healthcare. Caucasian race (C) and obesity (E) are not specifically correlated with an increased risk of tuberculosis.

The Nurse Correlates Which Risk Factors with Tuberculosis? Select All