A client who is receiving antituberculosis therapy is complaining of tingling and numbness of the fingers and toes. The nurse knows that these symptoms are most likely due to the drug s ability to: 1....

A client who is receiving antituberculosis therapy is complaining of tingling and numbness of the fingers and toes. The nurse knows that these symptoms are most likely due to the drug s ability to:

1. Increase the sensitivity of nerve endings.

2. Decrease the activity of pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

3. Accelerate the excretion of neurotransmitters.

4. Enhance skin receptors to ascorbic acid (vitamin C).