A client has been taking isoniazid for tuberculosis for 3 weeks. What laboratory results need to be reported to the primary health care provider immediately?

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Question 1 of 4

A client has been taking isoniazid for tuberculosis for 3 weeks. What laboratory results need to be reported to the primary health care provider immediately?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT): 180 U/L. Elevated ALT levels indicate liver damage, a potential side effect of isoniazid. This is crucial to report immediately to the primary health care provider to assess liver function and adjust medication if needed. A: Albumin levels may fluctuate due to various factors but are not typically urgent in this context. C: RBC count within normal range, not directly related to isoniazid therapy. D: WBC count slightly elevated but not a priority unless there are other concerning symptoms.

Question 2 of 4

The client with COPD tells the nursing assistant that she did not get her annual flu shot this year and has not had a pneumonia vaccination. You will be sure to instruct the nursing assistant to report which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 4

Palpation is the assessment technique used to find which abnormal assessment findings?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 4

What does the nurse include when planning for postural drainage for the patient with COPD?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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