A Patient Who Is Taking Rifampin (Rifadin) as Part of His

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) as part of his treatment for tuberculosis asks about making an appointment for a urologist because his urine is "bright orange." What should the nurse realize this patient is experiencing?

• A) a secondary urinary tract infection
• B) a common side effect of rifampin therapy
• C) the onset of a kidney stone
• D) early renal failure

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