Patients who are in the initial period of treatment for TB need to be taught to perform which procedures? (select all that apply.)
A. Wash their hands and cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing to reduce the spread of TB.
B. Throw away dirty tissues with care
C. Be sure to get adequate rest, nutrition, and relaxation.
D. Skip medication doses occasionally if gastric distress occurs.
E. Medication therapy will be discontinued when symptoms of tuberculosis are gone.
Answer:
A. Wash their hands and cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing to reduce the spread of TB.
B. Throw away dirty tissues with care
C. Be sure to get adequate rest, nutrition, and relaxation.
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