Question

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, a TB medication, has key adverse effects to report:

1. Jaundice signals liver toxicity, a major risk of isoniazid.
2. Numbness of hands is peripheral neuropathy, linked to B6 deficiency from the drug.
3. Dizziness can occur as a central nervous system effect.

Hearing loss is not a typical adverse effect of isoniazid (it is linked to drugs like streptomycin), and oral ulcers are not a common associated adverse effect of this medication.

Answer:

• Jaundice
• Numbness of the hands
• Dizziness