Keywords

TB, tuberculosis, tuberculosis assessment, tuberculosis risk questionnaire, tuberculosis screening, tuberculosis screening algorithm

Authors

1. Hebert, Sharisse A. DNP, RN, FNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: One-third of the world's population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. If NPs are to effectively participate in eliminating and preventing tuberculosis (TB), they must be cognizant of the current CDC-approved TB screening methods and guidelines.