Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A patient presents to the emergency department with a persistent cough, night sweats, and unintentional weight loss. The chest X-ray shows upper lobe infiltrates. What is the BEST initial action for the emergency nurse to take?

  • Obtain three sputum samples for acid-fast bacilli testing

  • Administer first-line anti-tuberculosis medications

  • Implement airborne precautions

  • Notify the local health department immediately

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
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