A nurse would expect to administer pyrazinamide cautiously to which clients? Select all that apply
A) Clients with diabetes
B) Clients with hepatic impairment
C) Clients with renal impairment
D) Clients with hypertension
E) Clients with HIV infection
Ans: A, B, C, E
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Pyrazinamide should be used cautiously in clients during pregnancy and lactation and in clients with hepatic or renal impairment, HIV infection, or diabetes.
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