When providing care to a client taking isoniazid (INH), the nurse would monitor the client carefully for which of the following that indicate toxicity? Select all that apply
A) Peripheral neuropathy
B) Visual changes
C) Nausea
D) Vomiting
E) Hepatitis
Ans: A, E
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Signs of isoniazid (INH) toxicity include peripheral neuropathy and hepatitis.
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