A nurse is caring for a client who has Graves' disease and is experiencing a thyroid storm. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

A.    Airborne precautions are appropriate for TB. Not contact.
B.    Ethambutol is one of the first-line medications used in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). It works by inhibiting the growth of TB bacteria, thereby helping to eliminate the infection.
C.    A monthly TB skin test is not a standard part of treatment for a patient with active TB and is therefore contraindicated.
D.    Isoniazid is another first-line medication used in the treatment of TB. It works by killing the TB bacteria and is often used in combination with other medications to treat active TB infection.
E.    Since the sputum culture is positive for M. tuberculosis, airborne precautions are necessary to prevent the transmission of TB via airborne droplets. These precautions include wearing an N95 respirator mask and placing the client in a negative-pressure isolation room.
F.    Pyrazinamide is part of the standard multidrug regimen used to treat TB. It works by killing the TB bacteria in different stages of their life cycle, helping to eradicate the infection more effectively.
G.    Rifampin is another essential medication used in the treatment of TB. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial RNA, thereby killing the TB bacteria. Rifampin is usually given in combination with other TB medications to prevent drug resistance.
 

A. For clients receiving hemodialysis, maintaining adequate protein intake is essential because dialysis can remove protein from the blood. The recommended intake is typically about 1 g/kg/day, which helps replace losses and supports overall health.
B. Consume foods high in potassium. Clients with chronic kidney disease often need to restrict potassium intake due to impaired kidney function and the risk of hyperkalemia.
C. Take magnesium hydroxide for indigestion. Clients with chronic kidney disease should avoid magnesium-containing antacids due to the risk of magnesium accumulation and toxicity.
D. Drink at least 3 L of fluid daily. Fluid intake usually needs to be restricted in clients undergoing hemodialysis because their kidneys cannot effectively remove excess fluid, which can lead to complications like hypertension and pulmonary edema.