A patient prescribed an antibiotic for a bacterial urinary tract infection says, “I will stop the medicine when the burning goes away.” Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct answer: B. Take the medicine for the prescribed course even if symptoms improve
- A. Stop the medicine once the urine becomes clear
- B. Take the medicine for the prescribed course even if symptoms improve
- C. Save the remaining medicine for the next urinary infection
- D. Take the medicine only when urinary pain returns
Explanation
The full prescribed course helps eradicate the infection and reduces treatment failure and resistance. Symptoms may improve before the bacteria are completely eliminated. Saving or intermittently taking antibiotics can delay proper treatment.
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Covers assessment and care for urinary tract infection, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, renal stones and urinary obstruction. The subject includes intake and output, urinalysis, fluid restriction, dialysis care and the difference between prerenal, intrinsic and postrenal kidney injury.
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