The Nurse Is Implementing Direct Observance Therapy (DOT)for a Client

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is implementing direct observance therapy (DOT) for a client being treated for tuberculosis in the community.The nursing student asks what this means.The nurse correctly responds by saying:

• A)"The client must swear all medications have been taken."
• B)"The nurse must physically observe the client taking the medication."
• C)"A family member must swear that the client is taking the medication."
• D)"The nurse must watch the client document that the medication has been taken."

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