A client diagnosed with tuberculosis is being started on isoniazid (INH). The client also takes several other medications for a chronic condition. The nurse should monitor the client closely for:
1. vision difficulties.
2. neurological changes.
3. continued effectiveness of the client's other medications.
4. renal failure.
Answer: 3
1. Ethambutol can cause vision changes.
2. Ethambutol can also cause neurological changes in the client.
3. INH can interfere with the metabolism of the client's medications.
4. Rifampin can cause renal failure in clients.
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