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a nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking isoniazid to treat tuberculosis. the nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse effects of the medication? (select all that apply.)
□ jaundice
□ numbness of the hands
□ dizziness
□ hearing loss
□ oral ulcers

Explanation:

Isoniazid is used for tuberculosis treatment. Adverse effects: Jaundice (liver toxicity, a known effect of isoniazid), Numbness of hands (peripheral neuropathy, common with isoniazid due to vitamin B6 depletion), Dizziness (can occur as a CNS effect). Hearing loss is more associated with aminoglycosides, oral ulcers not a typical major adverse effect of isoniazid. So the correct options are jaundice, numbness of hands, dizziness.

Answer:

A. Jaundice, B. Numbness of the hands, C. Dizziness