Antitubercular drugs

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Charlie Price is a 55-year-old Caucasian man. He presented to the physician’s office 2 days ago with a 2-week history of coughing, sputum production, and night sweats. The nurse administered Mr. Price a PPD skin test. He presents today for the nurse to read his PPD skin test. The skin test is positive, and the physician diagnoses Mr. Price with tuberculosis.(Learning Objectives 3, 5)

1. What pre-administration assessment should be completed before starting Mr. Price on any antitubercular drugs? What ongoing assessment should the nurse complete while Mr. Price is taking the antitubercular drugs?

2. What are three ways the nurse can increase Mr. Price’s compliance with his antitubercular treatment regimen?