A client started on therapy for tuberculosis infection is reporting nausea. What does the nurse teach this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Eat a diet rich in protein, iron, and vita-mins.
b. Do not drink fluids with medications.
c. Take medications at bedtime.
d. Space medications 12 hours apart.
e. Take medications with milk.
f. Take an antiemetic daily.
A, C, F
Taking the daily dose of medications at bedtime may help to decrease nausea. A well-balanced diet with foods rich in iron, protein, and vitamins C and B also helps to decrease nausea. Anti-emetics are often prescribed. Drinking fluids with medications should not influence the nausea; neither should taking medications with milk. Spacing medications 12 hours apart is not recom-mended therapy.
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