When developing the plan of care for a client receiving antitubercular therapy, the nurse would identify which of the following as a goal? Select all that apply
A) Client will state adverse reactions to report.
B) Client will maintain adequate nutritional status.
C) Client and family demonstrate an understanding of the drug regimen.
D) Client manages the therapeutic regimen effectively.
E) Client exhibits a negative sputum culture.
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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The goals for a client taking antitubercular drugs can include identification and treatment of adverse reactions including ability to report adverse reaction, maintenance of adequate nutritional status, demonstration of understanding of the drug regimen by client and family, effective management of the therapeutic regimen by the client, and achievement of therapeutic response.
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