The nursing home staff screens an elderly resident for TB. Results are positive. Streptomycin is ordered by the physician, so a critical part of the nursing care plan for this resident includes which of the following?
A) Monitoring for diarrhea
B) Observing for signs of anorexia
C) Increasing safety precautions
D) Closely monitoring food intake
C
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Streptomycin can cause damage to the peripheral and central nervous systems, possibly affecting hearing and equilibrium. Hearing limitations and disequilibrium put the patient at risk.
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