A middle-aged woman with a complex social and medical history has begun multidrug treatment for TB. Which of the nurse's following assessment questions is most therapeutic?
A) "What can we do to help you stop smoking?"
B) "Have you given any thought to the choices you made that resulted in your getting tuberculosis?"
C) "What kinds of routines would work best for you to make sure that you don't miss any doses of your rifampin?"
D) "What do your friends and family think about the fact that you're getting treated for TB?"
C
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