A 6-year-old Indigenous boy from a northern community presents with chronic cough and weight loss. Chest X-ray shows right upper lobe cavitation. You ...

Question

A 6-year-old Indigenous boy from a northern community presents with chronic cough and weight loss. Chest X-ray shows right upper lobe cavitation. You suspect tuberculosis. Beyond standard medical management, which action best reflects culturally safe care?

Accepted Answer

Discuss diagnosis sensitively, involve local Indigenous health workers and consider community TB history when planning treatment and contact tracing

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Assume non-adherence and notify child protection services

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Avoid mentioning historical TB programs

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Insist on transfer without explaining reasons

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Refuse family presence during discussions

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Tuberculosis in Indigenous children and cultural safety

A 6-year-old Indigenous boy from a northern community presents with chronic cough and weight loss. Chest X-ray shows right upper lobe cavitation. You suspect tuberculosis. Beyond standard medical management, which action best reflects culturally safe care?