A Patient with TB Asks the Nurse How Long He

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Multiple Choice

A patient with TB asks the nurse how long he will have to take his TB medications.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Generally about 2 weeks."
• B) "Depending on the drug, it may be as long as 2 years."
• C) "TB drugs are usually taken throughout the life span."
• D) "People frequently ask that question.It depends on many things."

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