An older patient is receiving standard multidrug therapy for tuberculosis (TB). The nurse should notify the health care provider if the patient exhibits which finding?

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Noninfectious hepatitis is a toxic effect of isoniazid,rifampin,and pyrazinamide,and patients who develop hepatotoxicity will need to use other medications. Changes in hearing and nail thickening are not expected with the four medications used for initial TB drug therapy. Presbycusis is an expected finding in the older adult patient. Orange discoloration of body fluids is an expected side effect of rifampin and not an indication to call the health care provider.

An Older Patient Is Receiving Standard Multidrug Therapy for Tuberculosis