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A client presents with hemoptysis. The nurse recalls that the clinical manifestation is associated with which disease?

A) Anemia
B) Pneumonia
C) Tuberculosis
D) Leukocytosis

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Hemoptysis is most commonly associated with tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs and can cause blood in the sputum.

Step-by-step explanation:

The clinical manifestation of hemoptysis is most commonly associated with tuberculosis (TB). Hemoptysis, which is the coughing up of blood or blood-stained mucus, can be a symptom of a number of respiratory diseases.

However, among the options provided in the question, tuberculosis is best known for this symptom. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs and can cause extensive damage, leading to the presence of blood in the sputum. Aside from TB, pneumonia can also lead to hemoptysis, but it is more commonly associated with symptoms such as fever, chills, and a productive cough with discolored or greenish sputum. While anemia and leukocytosis can have respiratory manifestations, they do not typically present with hemoptysis.

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