An older patient is prescribed isoniazid (INH) for 6 months. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
1. Avoid vitamin supplements.
2. Use alcohol in small amounts.
3. Report yellow eyes or skin immediately.
4. Expect the finger and toe tingling to occur.
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Rationale: There is no reason to avoid vitamin supplements while taking this medication.
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A patient with a recent history of intermittent bleeding is undergoing capsule endoscopy to determine the source of the bleeding. When explaining this diagnostic test to the patient, what advantage should the nurse describe?
A) The test allows visualization of the entire peritoneal cavity. B) The test allows for painless biopsy collection. C) The test does not require fasting. D) The test is noninvasive.
The emergency department nurse is assessing an 82-year-old client for a potential myocardial infarction. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse monitor for?
a. Pain on inspiration b. Posterior wall chest pain c. Disorientation or confusion d. Numbness and tingling of the arm
The middle-aged client with lung cancer asks whether his adult children are at increased risk for this cancer. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "This disease is a random event and there is no way to prevent it." b. "This disease is inherited, so your children have a 50% risk for developing it." c. "Smoking is the main cause. Helping your children not smoke decreases their risk." d. "They can avoid cancer by decreasing the fat they eat and by exercising more."
A patient recovering from a total nephrectomy is being discharged. What should the nurse instruct the patient about care at home?
Select all that apply. 1. Avoid contact sports and falls. 2. Older males should schedule routine screening exams for prostatic hypertrophy. 3. Monitor weight. 4. Monitor for signs of rejection. 5. Maintain prescribed fluid restrictions.