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    HESI Exit II Proctored ExamQuestion 87
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    HESI Exit II Proctored Exam

    An adult exposed to tuberculosis is scheduled to begin prophylactic treatment with isoniazid. Which information is most important for the nurse to note before administering the initial dose?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A: Conversion of the client's PPD test from negative to positive is not the most important information for the nurse to note, as this is an expected finding for a client who has been exposed to tuberculosis and does not affect the administration of isoniazid. This is a distractor choice. Choice B: History of intravenous drug abuse is not the most important information for the nurse to note, as this is not directly related to the use of isoniazid and does not contraindicate its administration. This is another distractor choice. Choice C: Current diagnosis of hepatitis B is the most important information for the nurse to note, as this can increase the risk of hepatotoxicity and liver damage from isoniazid, which requires close monitoring and possible dose adjustment. Therefore, this is the correct choice. Choice D: Length of time of the exposure to tuberculosis is not the most important information for the nurse to note, as this does not influence the dosage or frequency of isoniazid and does not indicate any complication or adverse reaction. This is another distractor choice.

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