The nurse is caring for a patient receiving an antimycobacterial who reports dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?
A) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
B) Disturbed sensory perception (kinesthetic) related to central nervous system (CNS) effects of the drug
C) Acute pain related to gastrointestinal (GI) effects of the drug
D) Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy
B
Feedback:
The priority concern for this patient right now is the disturbed sensory perception related to the CNS effects of the drug. Acute Pain could also be used but it would be related to CNS effects, not GI effects. There is no indication of imbalanced nutrition or deficient knowledge in the question.
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