A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who presents to the emergency department. Exhibits Complete the following sentence by selecting words from the choices below to fill in each blank: To further evaluate the client, the nurse anticipates the client will need and .

Given the client's symptoms (productive cough, blood-tinged sputum, fatigue, night sweats, low-grade fever, weight loss, and recent travel to South Africa), there is a suspicion of tuberculosis (TB). The Mantoux test (a skin test for TB) and a chest X-ray are appropriate diagnostic tools to evaluate for TB. A. a nasopharyngeal swab: This test is used to detect respiratory infections, but the client's symptoms and history do not specifically indicate the need for this test. B. A pulmonary function test: While this test assesses lung function, it may not be the initial choice for evaluating the presented symptoms and history. C. A chest x-ray Rationale: Given the client's symptoms of cough, fatigue, night sweats, low-grade fever, and blood-tinged sputum, a chest x-ray is indicated to assess the condition of the lungs and potential underlying respiratory issues. D. blood cultures Rationale: The client's symptoms, including fever, could indicate an underlying infection. Blood cultures are used to identify potential bacterial or fungal infections in the bloodstream, but this is not likely for this patient E. a Mantoux test Rationale: The client's recent travel history, cough, and weight loss may prompt consideration of a tuberculosis (TB) infection. A Mantoux test is a common initial screening tool for TB exposure.