***a patient who has been taking isoniazid and rifampin for 3 weeks for the treatment of active

TB reports his urine is an orange color. what statement should the nurse make?"rifampin can

turn body fluids orange"

-rifampin- tears, sweat, saliva, urine can turn reddish-orange, side effect doesn't cause harm to pt;

can cause hematuria

-active TB pt should not stop taking meds

-isoniazid- doesn't cause bladder irritation

***what medication should the nurse plan to administer to a patient...
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