A client with active tuberculosis (TB) is admitted to a hospital. A nurse implements transmission-based precautions when caring for the client because the nurse is concerned about the dissemination of the disease. Which statement best describes dissemination?

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Dissemination refers to the movement of microorganisms from an individual into the immediate environment, which can contribute to the spread of infectious diseases. In the case of a client with active TB, transmission-based precautions are necessary to prevent dissemination of the disease to others. Option A describes transmission, option B describes endogenous factors, and option C describes replication within the host's tissues.

A Client with Active Tuberculosis (TB) Is Admitted to a Hospital