A client who has diabetes mellitus is diagnosed with tuberculosis and has been prescribed multiple-drug therapy.What instruction should the nurse provide to this client? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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Clients with diabetes who are prescribed multiple-drug therapy for tuberculosis are at risk for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Therefore, they should monitor their blood glucose levels frequently, especially during the first few weeks of therapy. The nurse should instruct the client to report consistently elevated blood glucose levels to the healthcare provider. The nurse should also advise the client to carry a sugar source for hypoglycemia management. The client's medications for diabetes should not be taken at the same time as the tuberculosis medication, but rather at least 6 hours apart. However, Option D is an incorrect statement. Option E is not related to the client's medication regimen.

A Client Who Has Diabetes Mellitus Is Diagnosed with Tuberculosis