The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Tuberculosis

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis. Why should the nurse always encourage a client with tuberculosis to perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises three times a day?

• A) For medication absorption
• B) For maintaining muscle strength
• C) For use as a baseline for evaluation
• D) For effective pain control

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