A nurse is reviewing labs for an HIV-positive patient on zidovudine-containing antiretroviral therapy. Which finding requires the most immediate nursing action?

A patient taking aspirin 325 mg daily for cardiovascular protection is prescribed ibuprofen 600 mg three times daily for osteoarthritis pain. Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse is teaching a female patient of reproductive age who is starting rifampin for TB. Which teaching point has the greatest potential to prevent an unintended pregnancy?

A nurse is providing education to a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD Stage 3) who has been self-medicating with OTC ibuprofen for lower back pain. Which response by the nurse is most important?

A nurse is providing education to a patient starting ethambutol as part of TB therapy. Which assessment should be performed at every clinic visit throughout treatment?

A 72-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and heart failure asks if they can take OTC naproxen sodium for chronic arthritis pain. The nurse’s most appropriate response is:

A patient is prescribed indomethacin for acute gout. The patient’s current medication list includes lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder. What is the most important nursing consideration?

A patient on rifampin for tuberculosis calls the clinic alarmed that her urine, sweat, and tears have turned orange-red. The nurse’s best response is:

A female nurse of childbearing age is assigned to care for a patient receiving aerosolized ribavirin for severe RSV infection. Which nursing action is the highest priority before entering the room?

A patient on isoniazid for active TB calls the nurse reporting nausea, dark urine, and yellowing of the skin that began 3 days ago. The nurse’s priority action is to: