A patient who has been taking linezolid [Zyvox] for 6 months develops vision problems. What will the nurse do?
A) Reassure the patient that this is a harmless side effect of this drug.
B) Tell the patient that blindness is likely to occur with this drug.
C) Tell the patient that this symptom is reversible when the drug is discontinued.
D) Tell the patient to take tyramine supplements to minimize this effect.
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