The nurse is planning care for a client recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). The client lives alone in an apartment and will continue treatment at home. When reviewing the client's history, the nurse notes that the client has had trouble complying with medication regimens in the past. 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. Given the complexity of this regimen and the client's history of noncompliance, the client is at risk for ineffective treatment in the home. The client may have a knowledge deficit, but the priority is the health management. Since the client is being treated in the home, there is not much risk for ineffective breathing. The client does not appear to be at risk for injury.
B)The treatment regimen for tuberculosis requires that the client take many medications, maintain nutrition, and be aware of potential side effects. Given the complexity of this regimen and the client's history of noncompliance, the client is at risk for ineffective treatment in the home. The client may have a knowledge deficit but the priority is the health management. Since the client is being treated in the home, there is not much risk for ineffective breathing. The client does not appear to be at risk for injury.
C)The treatment regimen for tuberculosis requires that the client take many medications, maintain nutrition, and be aware of potential side effects. Given the complexity of this regimen and the client's history of noncompliance, the client is at risk for ineffective treatment in the home. The client may have a knowledge deficit but the priority is the health management. Since the client is being treated in the home, there is not much risk for ineffective breathing. The client does not appear to be at risk for injury.
D)The treatment regimen for tuberculosis requires that the client take many medications, maintain nutrition, and be aware of potential side effects. Given the complexity of this regimen and the client's history of noncompliance, the client is at risk for ineffective treatment in the home. The client may have a knowledge deficit but the priority is the health management. Since the client is being treated in the home, there is not much risk for ineffective breathing. The client does not appear to be at risk for injury.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client Recently Diagnosed