Question

The client receives multiple drugs for treatment of tuberculosis. The nurse teaches the client the rationale for multiple drug treatment, and evaluates learning as effective when the client makes which statement?
1. "Treatment for tuberculosis is complex, and multiple drugs must be continued for as long as I am contagious."
2. "Multiple drugs are necessary because the bacteria are likely to develop resistance to just one drug."
3. "Multiple drug treatment is necessary for me to be able to develop immunity to tuberculosis."
4. "Current research indicates that the most effective way to treat tuberculosis is with multiple drugs."

Answer 1

Answer:

2) "Multiple drugs are necessary because the bacteria are likely to develop resistance to just one drug."

Explanation:

Tuberculosis is caused by multiple bacteria, and these bacteria can easily develop resistance if only one antibiotic is used. Current medical research recommends the usage of several antibotics in the treatment of Tuberculosis for these same reasons.