The Client Recently Diagnosed with Tuberculosis Asks the Nursing Student

question 14

Multiple Choice

The client recently diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nursing student why members of his family also will be treated.The nursing student bases the response based on which fact?

• A)The family members will get the disease, and treatment must begin early.
• B)The medication for the family is preventative.
• C)The medication will increase the family members' immune response.
• D)Smaller doses now will prevent side effects should they need the medication in larger doses later.

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