A patient is hospitalized due to noncompliance with an antitubercular drug treatment. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to do?
A) Observe the patient taking the medications
B) Administer the medications parenterally
C) Instruct the family on the medication regime
D) Count the number of tablets in the bottle daily
A
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a. speaking c. listening b. hearing d. rapport
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