A patient who is prescribed ethambutol (EMB, Myambutol) reports trouble distinguishing colors. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Document the report as the only action.
b. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
c. Caution the patient to wear sunglasses and a hat when outside.
d. Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of the drug.
B
Ethambutol at high doses can cause optic neuritis vision changes that include reduced color vi-sion, blurred vision, and reduced visual fields. This problem can lead to blindness. When the problem is discovered early, the eye problems are usually reversed when the drug is stopped.
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