The Nurse Caring for a Client Recently Diagnosed with Active

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a client recently diagnosed with active TB would include in the teaching plan which information regarding medications?

• A) Clients must report daily to the health department to receive their medication.
• B) Clients are usually admitted to the hospital to initiate treatment for TB.
• C) Medications are generally given for 6 to 8 weeks.
• D) TB is treated with three or more medications to prevent organism resistance.

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