In addition to close family members of tuberculosis clients,which other group should the nurse expect to receive prophylactic treatment with antimycobacterial agents?

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HIV/AIDS clients are at high risk for developing active tuberculosis and are often given prophylactic treatment with antimycobacterial agents. Burn clients and trauma clients may be at increased risk for infections, but this does not necessarily include tuberculosis. Pregnant clients may be treated if they have active tuberculosis, but prophylactic treatment is not typically indicated unless they have significant exposure to someone with the disease.

In Addition to Close Family Members of Tuberculosis Clients,which Other