Select words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. To further evaluate the client, the nurse anticipates the client will need ____ and ____ .

B. A chest X-ray: The client’s symptoms (cough, blood-tinged sputum, night sweats, fever, and weight loss) are concerning for tuberculosis (TB) or another pulmonary infection. A chest X-ray is a key diagnostic tool to assess for lung abnormalities, including TB infiltrates or cavitations. D. A Mantoux test: The Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is used to screen for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Given the client’s recent travel to South Africa, a high TB prevalence area, and their symptoms, TB testing is crucial. Incorrect: A. A pulmonary function test: This evaluates chronic respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD, but is not a first-line test for an acute cough with systemic symptoms. C. A nasopharyngeal swab: This is used for diagnosing viral infections like influenza or COVID-19, which are less likely given the client’s blood-tinged sputum and prolonged systemic symptoms. E. Blood cultures: These are used to detect bacteremia or sepsis, but there is no indication of systemic bacterial infection (e.g., hemodynamic instability, severe leukocytosis).