When Asked by a Patient with TB How Long He

question 16

Multiple Choice

When asked by a patient with TB how long he will have to take his TB medications,the nurse's best response would be:

• A) "Generally about 2 weeks."
• B) "Depending on the drug, it may be as long as 2 years."
• C) "TB drugs are usually taken throughout the lifespan."
• D) "People frequently ask that question. It depends on many things."

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