The nurse is planning care for an older adult client recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB).The client lives alone in an apartment and will continue treatment at home.Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for this client?

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A) The treatment regimen for tuberculosis requires that the client take many medications, maintain nutrition, and be aware of potential side effects. Due to increased age and normal forgetfulness, this client is at risk for ineffective treatment in the home. The client may have a knowledge deficit but the priority is the treatment regimen. Since the client is being treated in the home, there is not much risk for ineffective breathing. The client is at risk for injury because of age, not TB.
B) The treatment regimen for tuberculosis requires that the client take many medications, maintain nutrition, and be aware of potential side effects. Due to increased age and normal forgetfulness, this client is at risk for ineffective treatment in the home. The client may have a knowledge deficit but the priority is the treatment regimen. Since the client is being treated in the home, there is not much risk for ineffective breathing. The client is at risk for injury because of age, not TB.
C) The treatment regimen for tuberculosis requires that the client take many medications, maintain nutrition, and be aware of potential side effects. Due to increased age and normal forgetfulness, this client is at risk for ineffective treatment in the home. The client may have a knowledge deficit but the priority is the treatment regimen. Since the client is being treated in the home, there is not much risk for ineffective breathing. The client is at risk for injury because of age, not TB.
D) The treatment regimen for tuberculosis requires that the client take many medications, maintain nutrition, and be aware of potential side effects. Due to increased age and normal forgetfulness, this client is at risk for ineffective treatment in the home. The client may have a knowledge deficit but the priority is the treatment regimen. Since the client is being treated in the home, there is not much risk for ineffective breathing. The client is at risk for injury because of age, not TB.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for an Older Adult Client