The nurse is preparing the client for discharge. Provider Prescriptions:

Ethambutol 1,200 mg PO daily Rifampin 600 mg PO daily Isoniazid 300 mg PO daily Pyrazinamide 1,600 mg PO daily

Acetaminophen 650 mg PO three times daily every 6 hr PRN for fever greater than 38°C (100.4°F).

Discharge prescriptions, 0800:

Ethambutol 1,200 mg PO daily Rifampin 600 mg PO daily Isoniazid 300 mg PO daily Pyrazinamide 1,600 mg PO daily

Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the discharge teaching?

Select the 3 client statements that indicate an understanding of the teaching.

A. Correct. Isosorbide dinitrate is a medication used to prevent angina. Headaches are a common side effect when starting the medication, but they often decrease over time as the body adjusts.
B. Incorrect. Swallowing the tablet whole will not necessarily minimize headaches associated with isosorbide dinitrate.
C. Incorrect. Taking the medication on an empty stomach is not typically necessary to prevent headaches.
D. Incorrect. Discontinuing the medication without consulting a healthcare provider is not recommended, as abrupt discontinuation could lead to worsening of symptoms.

Incorrect Options

• Osteoporosis: This condition is primarily characterized by bone density loss and an increased risk of fractures. It would not be indicated by bilateral wrist and shoulder stiffness. Instead, osteoporosis symptoms include bone density loss and potentially fractures.
• Hypertension: Hypertension involves consistently high blood pressure. Bilateral wrist and shoulder stiffness are not typical symptoms of hypertension. The primary indicator for hypertension is elevated blood pressure.
• Diabetes Mellitus: This metabolic disorder is characterized by high blood glucose levels. Symptoms related to diabetes include elevated blood glucose levels, not joint stiffness.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): COPD is a respiratory condition marked by shortness of breath, chronic cough, and other respiratory symptoms. It would not be indicated by joint stiffness but rather by respiratory difficulties such as shortness of breath.

In contrast, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, leading to symptoms such as bilateral wrist and shoulder stiffness. Therefore, the correct answer is "rheumatoid arthritis" and "bilateral wrist and shoulder stiffness," while the incorrect options provided do not align with the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.