A patient diagnosed with tuberculosis is prescribed ethambutol (Myambutol). Which nursing statement is indicated?
1. "Are you allergic to eggs?"
2. "Before starting this medication, you must have a baseline eye examination.".
3. "You will need an influenza vaccine before starting this medication.".
4. "Before you start this medication, we must schedule a baseline ECG (electrocardiogram).".
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Rationale 1: Assessment of an allergy to eggs is not warranted prior to the implementation of this medication.
Rationale 2: A possible toxic but reversible effect of this medication is optic neuritis. Eye exams also may be scheduled during the course of treatment.
Rationale 3: Administration of a flu vaccine is not warranted prior to the implementation of this medication.
Rationale 4: An ECG is not warranted prior to the implementation of this medication.
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