Which of the following nursing actions is essential to prevent drug-resistant tuberculosis?

Question

Options

• AMonitor liver function.
• BMonitor renal function.
• CAssess knowledge of respiratory isolation.
• DMonitor compliance with drug therapy.

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  3% (1)
• D
  94% (33)

Explanation

(A) Monitoring liver function will not prevent the development of drug-resistant organisms. (B) Monitoring renal function will not prevent the development of drug-resistant organisms. (C) Knowledge of respiratory isolation will reduce transmission of tuberculosis but will not prevent development of drug-resistant organisms. (D) Noncompliance with prescribed antituberculosis drug regimen is the primary cause of drug- resistant organisms. Noncompliance permits the mutation of organisms.

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