A client has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. How long does the nurse anticipate this client will require treatment?
1. 2–4 weeks
2. 6–12 months
3. 3–6 months
4. 10–14 days
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Rationale 1: Treatment should be 6–12 months.
Rationale 2: For medications to reach the microorganisms isolated in the tubercles, therapy must continue for 6–12 months.
Rationale 3: Treatment should be 6–12 months.
Rationale 4: Treatment should be 6–12 months.
Global Rationale: For medications to reach the microorganisms isolated in the tubercles, therapy must continue for 6–12 months.
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