A client is being treated with multidrug therapy for acute tuberculosis. The drug regimen includes streptomycin. What will be the highest priority nursing intervention while the client is being treated with streptomycin?
a. Assess urine output and kidney function.
b. Assess hearing acuity.
c. Monitor hepatic function.
d. Conduct an ECG to watch for changes.
ANS: B
Streptomycin is ototoxic and warrants monitoring of hearing function.
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