A child is on rifampin (Rimactane) for treatment of tuberculosis. The parents call the clinic and report that the child's urine is orange. The nurse should advise the parents to
1. bring the child to the clinic for aurinalysis.
2. bring the child to the clinic for an radiograph of the kidneys.
3. expect orange-colored urine whilethe child is on rifampin.
4. encourage the child to drinkcranberry juice.
Answer:3
Rationale:Rifampin can color the urine orange,so the parents and child should be taught that this is an expected side effect.It does not mean the child has a urinary tract infection,and a urinalysis,radiograph,or encouragement of cranberry juice would not be options. Implementation
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