A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client receiving an antitubercular drug. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse most likely include directly related to drug therapy? Select all that apply
A) Acute Pain
B) Risk of Skin Integrity
C) Imbalanced Nutrition
D) Body Image Disturbances
E) Risk for Ineffective Self Health Management
Ans: A, C, E
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Drug administration-specific nursing diagnoses that may be made during treatment with antitubercular drugs include Acute Pain related to frequent injections, Imbalanced Nutrition due to gastric upset, and Risk for Ineffective Self Health Management related to indifference, lack of knowledge, and long-term treatment.
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