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Nursing Process: Evaluation
Nursing Process: Evaluation
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The therapeutic effect is achieved
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Adverse reactions are identified, reported,
and managed successfully
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Pain or discomfort following IM or IV
administration is relieved or eliminated
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Patient and family demonstrate
understanding of the drug regimen
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Patient complies with the prescribed drug
regimen

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Question
Question
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Is the following statement true or false?
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The nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Self-Health
Management may be especially important with patients
considering the short-term therapy required to treat TB.

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Answer
Answer
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False
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The nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Self-Health
Management may be especially important with patients
considering the long-term therapy required to treat TB.

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Question
Question
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Is the following statement true or false?
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Directly observed therapy (DOT) involves a patient being
directly watched by a health care provider when taking
the antitubercular drugs.

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Answer
Answer
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True
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Directly observed therapy (DOT) involves a patient being
directly watched by a health care provider when taking
the antitubercular drugs.

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Question
Question
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How long does a patient have to be on preventive
therapy for exposure to tuberculosis?
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A. 1 month
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B. 2 months
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C. 4 months
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D. 6 months to 1 year

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Answer
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D
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Preventive therapy (prophylaxis for those exposed but
who do not have active disease) involves one drug taken
for 6 months to 1 year.