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

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The symptoms described are characteristic of tuberculosis, which has become more prevalent among the homeless community due to overcrowding and lack of access to healthcare. Meningitis may present with some similar symptoms, but the blood-tinged sputum is not typically associated with this condition. Encephalopathy and mononucleosis are not likely candidates based on the symptoms described.

A Homeless Client Comes to an Emergency Department Reporting Cough,night