Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
An adult client has pulmonary tuberculosis. He is receiving isoniazid (INH) 300 mg PO, ethambutol 1 g PO daily, and streptomycin 1 g IM three times a week. When he comes in for a checkup, he tells the nurse that he hates getting shots and his ears ring most of the time. What is the best interpretation for the nurse to make regarding the client's complaints?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Streptomycin is ototoxic, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is a sign of potential eighth cranial nerve damage, requiring evaluation.