An older adult has a mild temperature,night sweats,and productive cough.The client's tuberculin test comes back negative.What action by the nurse is best?

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Due to an age-related decrease in circulating T lymphocytes,the older adult may have a falsely negative TB test.With signs and symptoms of TB,the nurse treats the client as if he or she does have TB.A pneumonia vaccination is not warranted at this time.TB is not a viral infection.The client should rest and drink plenty of fluids,but this is not the best answer as it does not address the possibility that the client's TB test could be a false negative.

An Older Adult Has a Mild Temperature,night Sweats,and Productive Cough