Question

tuberculosis (part 2) • active tb treatment
esthers client mr. joseph is currently being treated for tb. he tells esther that his vision has become a bit blurry and that his hands and feet have started to feel numb. what should esther do?
wait a few days to see if mr. josephs symptoms improve
contact her nurse supervisor or other appropriate healthcare professional immediately
make an appointment for mr. joseph to go to the optometrist

Explanation:

Mr. Joseph is undergoing TB treatment and is experiencing new symptoms (blurry vision, numbness in hands/feet). These could be side - effects of TB treatment or related complications. Waiting is not advisable as it may worsen the condition. Making an appointment with an optometrist only addresses the vision issue and not the numbness, and also doesn't consider the TB treatment context. Contacting a nurse supervisor or appropriate healthcare professional immediately is the right action as they can assess the situation in the context of TB treatment and provide appropriate care.

Answer:

B. Contact her nurse supervisor or other appropriate healthcare professional immediately