A patient has just been diagnosed with TB. She is extremely upset and is asking questions concerning the medications she will have to take and how long she will have to take them. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Oh, please don't worry. Your doctor will explain everything to you."
B) "You will take one drug for 1 month."
C) "You will have multidrug therapy for 6 to 24 months."
D) "We will discuss this when you are calmer."
C
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