The client recently diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nursing student why so many different pills are required to treat the infection.The student bases the response on the knowledge that:
A) Treatment is a trial-and-error process, and it will take 14 days for the appropriate drug to be identified.
B) The patient might have a genetic difference that requires multiple dosing.
C) It is difficult for a single drug to break down the cysts that are formed by the tubercle.
D) Mycobacteria grow slowly and often develop resistance during the course of treatment.
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