The patient tells you that he experiences nausea when his TB medications are given at 9 am each day. What action is your priority at this time?
A. Teach the patient to follow the drug regimen exactly as prescribed.
B. Reschedule the patient's medication for 9 pm before going to bed.
C. Ask the dietitian to send up a snack for the patient to eat with the medications.
D. Contact the health care provider requesting an order for an oral antacid.
Question 2
The patient's sputum and Mantoux tests are positive for TB. He is placed on Airborne Precautions. Which intervention could the RN delegate to the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)?
A. Administering oral TB medications once daily.
B. Collecting sputum specimens for TB bacilli.
C. Assisting the patient to the bathroom.
D. Assessing the patient's diet preferences.
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