Importance of patient education on medication purpose, dosage, and side effects
Importance of patient education on medication purpose, dosage, and side effects ( 5 Questions)
A client is prescribed an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection. The nurse instructs the client to take the medication as directed until it is finished. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A is correct because drinking fluids can help flush out the bacteria and prevent dehydration.
Is correct because a rash or hives can indicate an allergic reaction to the antibiotic, which requires immediate medical attention.
Is correct because some antibiotics can cause stomach irritation, which can be minimized by taking them with food or milk.
Antibiotics should be taken as prescribed until they are finished, even if the symptoms improve or disappear. This is to ensure that the infection is completely eradicated and to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotics should be taken as prescribed until they are finished, even if the symptoms improve or disappear. This is to ensure that the infection is completely eradicated and to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance.
A) is correct because drinking fluids can help flush out the bacteria and prevent dehydration.
B) is correct because a rash or hives can indicate an allergic reaction to the antibiotic, which requires immediate medical attention.
C) is correct because some antibiotics can cause stomach irritation, which can be minimized by taking them with food or milk.