The nurse is preparing a teaching plan to foster client adherence to the tubercular drug treatment programs. Which of the following would the nurse include? Select all that apply
A) Reinforcing that short-term treatment is ineffective
B) Reviewing the prescribed drug, doses, and frequency of administration
C) Using a calendar to designate the days the drug is to be taken for alternate-dosage schedule
D) Arranging for direct observation therapy with the client and family
E) Instructing the client about possible adverse reactions and the need to notify prescriber should any occur
Ans: A, B, D, E
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Teaching points that can be used by the nurse to increase the likelihood for effective therapeutic outcomes include reinforcing that short-term treatment is ineffective; reviewing the drug therapy regimen, including the prescribed drug, doses, and frequency of administration; arranging for direct observation therapy with the client and family; and instructing the client about possible adverse reactions and the need to notify the prescriber should any occur.
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