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A Patient with Tuberculosis Takes the Prescribed Drugs Until the Bottle

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A patient with tuberculosis takes the prescribed drugs until the bottle runs out and then feels better and does not refill the prescription. The home health nurse explains that continuing the drugs is important for which of the following reasons?


A) "If taken consistently, your drugs will prevent hemoptysis."
B) "You must take all the drugs to prevent development of resistant bacteria."
C) "The drugs will keep you pain free so you can cough more effectively."
D) "If you don't take all your drugs you can develop a superinfection."

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