The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis. What does the nurse anticipate regarding this client's treatment?
1. Alternate day dosing of three antibiotics
2. Always two antibiotics
3. Only one antibiotic for 12 months
4. Different combinations of two or more antibiotics
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Different combinations of two or more antibiotics are used to treat TB.
Rationale 2: Different combinations of two or more antibiotics are used to treat TB.
Rationale 3: Different combinations of two or more antibiotics are used to treat TB.
Rationale 4: At least two—and sometimes four or more—antibiotics must be administered concurrently. During the 6—24–month treatment period, different combinations of drugs may be used.
Global Rationale: At least two–and sometimes four or more–antibiotics must be administered concurrently. During the 6—24-month treatment period, different combinations of drugs may be used.
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