Wilson, a 36-year-old migrant worker, was admitted to the hospital with cough, weight loss, and night sweats. The physician suspects Wilson has tuberculosis (TB) based on his symptoms and living situation. Diagnostic testing will be ordered to confirm TB, and isolation precautions will be implemented to prevent the spread of TB while the diagnosis is evaluated and treatment begins.

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Wilson is a 36-year-old migrant worker. He was admitted to the Hospital with a cough,
unintended weight loss, and night sweats. He is staying with 6 friends in a one bedroom
apartment near the strawberry field where he works. The ED physician suspects
Tuberculosis (TB).What diagnostic testing will the Provider order to confirm a diagnosis of
TB?What Isolation precautions do you expect to be put in place and why?Describe the
recommended treatment regimen for TB, including the rationale for combination drug
therapy.Identify the reason compliance to medication therapy is often a concern in the
patient with TB.What should be done for Wilson’s 6 roommates?