Question

A client admitted to the facility for treatment for tuberculosis receives instructions about the disease. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for further instruction?A. "I'll have to take the medication for up to a year."B. "This disease may come back later if I am under stress."C. "I'll stay in isolation for 6 weeks."D. "I'll always have a positive test for tuberculosis."

Answer 1

Answer:

C. "I'll stay in isolation for 6 weeks

Explanation:

The patient doesn't have to isolate himself for 6 weeks, after 2 weeks of antitubercular therapy, he is no longer contagious. He just needs to continue taking his drug for up to a year and also not go though stress as it might make it relapse back.