The nurse is caring for a client receiving Rifampin. Which finding requires action before the medication is given?

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A. teach that this can be an expected effect — Rifampin commonly causes orange-red discoloration of urine, sweat, tears, and other body fluids. This is expected but should be taught.

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B. drink less water to reduce the discoloration

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C. stop the medication because it indicates hematuria

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D. report it as acute liver failure