A Patient Has Just Been Started on Chemotherapy for TB

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been started on chemotherapy for TB.What should the nurse tell the patient regarding how long the disease can be transmitted to others?

• A) Until the night sweats have subsided
• B) Until three AFB smears are negative
• C) Until the medications have been taken for 6 months
• D) Until sputum cultures on 3 consecutive days are negative

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