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    Pn comprehensive predictor 2023 proctored exam
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    The nurse is administering medications to the client and is monitoring potential adverse effects of medications. For each body system below, click to specify the assessment findings that could indicate a serious adverse reaction. Each body system may support more than 1 potential assessment finding. To deselect a finding click on the finding again. Body system Findings Head. Eyes. Ears. Nose, and Throat (HEENT) Yellowing of the eyes Blurred vision Dry eyes Gastrointestinal Abdominal pain Weight gain Hematologic Increased bruising Increased bleeding tendancies Insomnia Genitourinary Darkening of the urine Urinary frequency

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    Yellowing of the eyes (Jaundice) → Isoniazid and Rifampin can cause hepatotoxicity, leading to jaundice. Blurred vision → Ethambutol can cause optic neuritis, leading to blurred vision and color blindness. Dry eyes (Incorrect) → Not a common side effect of TB medications. Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain → Isoniazid, Rifampin, and Pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic and can cause liver inflammation and gastric irritation. Weight gain (Incorrect) → TB medications are more likely to cause weight loss rather than gain. Hematologic: Increased bruising & bleeding tendencies → Rifampin can cause thrombocytopenia, increasing the risk of bruising and bleeding. Insomnia (Incorrect) → Not a serious adverse effect of TB medications. Genitourinary: Darkening of the urine → Rifampin causes orange-red discoloration of urine, sweat, and tears, which is a benign but expected effect. Urinary frequency (Incorrect) → Not a known adverse effect of TB medications.

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