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A client is being discharged on long-term therapy for tuberculosis (TB). What referral by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Community social worker for Meals on Wheels
  b. Occupational therapy for job retraining
  c. Physical therapy for homebound therapy services
  d. Visiting Nurses for directly observed therapy

Question 2

A client has been hospitalized with tuberculosis (TB). The client's spouse is fearful of entering the room where the client is in isolation and refuses to visit. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Ask the spouse to explain the fear of visiting in further detail.
  b. Inform the spouse the precautions are meant to keep other clients safe.
  c. Show the spouse how to follow the isolation precautions to avoid illness.
  d. Tell the spouse that he or she has already been exposed, so it's safe to visit.

Question 3

A client has been taking isoniazid (INH) for tuberculosis for 3 weeks. What laboratory results need to be reported to the health care provider immediately?
 
  a. Albumin: 5.1 g/dL
  b. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT): 180 U/L
  c. Red blood cell (RBC) count: 5.2/mm3
  d. White blood cell (WBC) count: 12,500/mm3

Question 4

A client seen in the emergency department reports fever, fatigue, and dry cough but no other upper respiratory symptoms. A chest x-ray reveals mediastinal widening. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Collect a sputum sample for culture by deep suctioning.
  b. Inform the client that antibiotics will be needed for 60 days.
  c. Place the client on Airborne Precautions immediately.
  d. Tell the client that directly observed therapy is needed.

Question 5

A nurse has educated a client on isoniazid (INH). What statement by the client indicates teaching has been effective?
 
  a. I need to take extra vitamin C while on INH.
  b. I should take this medicine with milk or juice.
  c. I will take this medication on an empty stomach.
  d. My contact lenses will be permanently stained.
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Confirmed correct!
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