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