A client is prescribed pyridoxine in addition to isoniazid. The clientquestions why they need pyridoxine with isoniazid. What is the correctresponse by the nurse?"Pyridoxine is used as a part of multi-drug therapy to combat drug resistance TB.""Pyridoxine is use to prevent hepatotoxicity they can occur with isoniazid use.""Pyridoxine is use to prevent neuropathies that can occur with isoniazid use.""Pyridoxine is used to ensure a steady blood level of other TB medications."

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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