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Kthamas

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A client with tuberculosis is being monitored via periodic sputum testing. To obtain acid-fast bacilli, the nurse should plan to obtain the sputum specimen:
 
  a. in the evening after dinner.
  b. before sleep.
  c. in the morning before breakfast.
  d. before lunch and before the evening meal.

Question 2

The client is being treated with isoniazid (INH). The highest priority nursing intervention is to frequently monitor:
 
  a. liver enzymes.
  b. red blood cell count.
  c. serum creatinine level.
  d. blood urea nitrogen level.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
An early morning sputum sample is easier to obtain and will not be contaminated with food.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
INH may lead to hepatotoxicity. This may be monitored by determining liver enzyme levels.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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