A Patient Who Diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

A patient who diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has a negative tuberculosis skin test with induration less than 10 mm. The provider learns that the patient lives with a person who has active tuberculosis. What is the next step in managing this patient?

A) Begin empirical antibiotic therapy.
B) Order a chest radiograph.
C) Perform an interferon gamma release assay.
D) Refer to an infectious disease specialist.