A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Tuberculosis (TB)who

question 68

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis (TB) who is taking rifampin for treatment of the disease. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.

• A)Administer the medication with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
• B)Record a baseline visual examination before initiating therapy.
• C)Administer the medication on an empty stomach.
• D)Administer the medication by deep intramuscular injection into a large muscle mass.
• E)Monitor complete blood count (CBC), liver function studies, and renal function studies for evidence of toxicity.

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