A nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis (RB) who is taking Rifampin for treatment of the disease. Which nursing interventions 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 CBC, liver function studies, and renal function studies for evidence of toxicity.
Question 2
An adult client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of kidney stones. The healthcare provider prescribes IV fluids, x-rays, blood work, and a Foley catheter for the client.
The nurse is caring for the client 3 days after admission and documents morning vital signs of 101 F, heart rate 92, respirations 25, and blood pressure 120/80. The urinary output has decreased, and the urine is cloudy and dark amber. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) The client has passed the kidney stones.
B) The client is in acute renal failure.
C) The client has developed a respiratory infection.
D) The client has a probable urinary tract infection.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Drugs in the Treatment of Heart Failure
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Macrophage caught in the process of engulfing tuberculosis bacteria.