Life is very difficult for Michael, who is homeless and severely mentally ill. The local health department recently had an outreach program and Michael found out that the cough he attributed to his chain smoking was TB. Given Michael's situation, what approach to drug therapy would probably be best?
A) detainment and treatment in a correctional medical facility
B) high doses of medication whenever he can be located
C) directly observed therapy
D) hospitalization on a mental health order and treatment in the hospital
C
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