A patient receiving tuberculosis treatment at a community treatment centre frequently misses doses. Which nursing intervention best supports the tuberculosis control programme?
Correct answer: B. Use directly observed treatment and trace missed visits
- A. Stop treatment until the patient returns regularly
- B. Use directly observed treatment and trace missed visits
- C. Replace all medicines with a cough suppressant
- D. Tell the patient to continue treatment only when symptoms occur
Explanation
Directly observed treatment, adherence counselling and tracing missed visits help prevent treatment failure and drug resistance. Tuberculosis treatment must not be stopped simply because symptoms improve, and cough suppressants do not treat the infection.
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