[Verified Answer]: A client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks…

A client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nurse how long the antitubercular medication will need to be taken. What is the best response? “You will be on multiple drug therapy for the rest of your life.”“You will be on multiple drug therapy for the rest of your life.” “Drug therapy will continue until all symptoms of tuberculosis have stopped.”“Drug therapy will continue until all symptoms of tuberculosis have stopped.” “Drug therapy will continue unless a drug resistance develops.”“Drug therapy will continue unless a drug resistance develops.” “You can take drug therapy for as long as 24 months or until all tubercle bacilli are eliminated.”“You can take drug therapy for as long as 24 months or until all tubercle bacilli are eliminated.”