The nurse caring for a client with tuberculosis knows that the primary reason for lack of success in the treatment of tuberculosis is:

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Client nonadherence is the primary reason for lack of success in the treatment of tuberculosis. When clients do not take their medications as prescribed, the bacteria causing tuberculosis may become resistant to the medication and lead to treatment failure. The other options may contribute to treatment failure but are not the primary cause.

The Nurse Caring for a Client with Tuberculosis Knows That