The client recently diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nurse why family members also will be treated. On what facts does the nurse base the response?

Question

1. The medication for the family is preventative.
2. Smaller doses now will prevent side effects should they need the medication in larger doses later.
3. The medication will increase the family members' immune response.
4. The family members will get the disease, and treatment must begin early.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Prophylactic treatment of family members can prevent the development of the disease in family members.
Rationale 2: Smaller doses are not administered; a routine dose is.
Rationale 3: These medications do not stimulate the immune response.
Rationale 4: It is not certain that family members will acquire the disease.
Global Rationale: Prophylactic treatment of family members can prevent the development of the disease in family members. The routine dose is administered, immune response is not stimulated, and it is uncertain if exposure will result in family members contracting the disease.