A client diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) is taking medication for the treatment of TB. The nurse should instruct the client that he will be safe from infecting others approximately how long after initiation of the chemotherapy regimen?
a) Within 48 hours after initiation of bacteriocidal drugs
b) Results vary with each client, so it is difficult to predict
c) After completion of 6 months of bacteriocidal drugs
d) Two to 3 weeks after initiation of bacteriocidal drugs
Answer: d) Two to 3 weeks after initiation of bacteriocidal drugs
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