Introduction
Introduction ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli. The provider has ordered sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply).
Choice A is wrong because sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim does not affect blood glucose levels. This is a possible side effect of some other antibiotics, such as fluoroquinolones.
The nurse should instruct the client to drink plenty of fluids and advise the client to avoid sunlight exposure when taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim). Drinking fluids can help prevent crystalluria and kidney damage caused by the medication. Avoiding sunlight exposure can prevent photosensitivity reactions that can cause skin rash, itching, or burning.
The nurse should instruct the client to drink plenty of fluids and advise the client to avoid sunlight exposure when taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim). Drinking fluids can help prevent crystalluria and kidney damage caused by the medication. Avoiding sunlight exposure can prevent photosensitivity reactions that can cause skin rash, itching, or burning.
Choice D is wrong because sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may help reduce nausea or stomach upset, but it is not necessary.
Choice E is wrong because sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim does not affect platelet count. This is a possible side effect of some other antibiotics, such as penicillins or cephalosporins.
The nurse should instruct the client to drink plenty of fluids and advise the client to avoid sunlight exposure when taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim). Drinking fluids can help prevent crystalluria and kidney damage caused by the medication. Avoiding sunlight exposure can prevent photosensitivity reactions that can cause skin rash, itching, or burning.
Choice A is wrong because sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim does not affect blood glucose levels. This is a possible side effect of some other antibiotics, such as fluoroquinolones.
Choice D is wrong because sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may help reduce nausea or stomach upset, but it is not necessary.
Choice E is wrong because sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim does not affect platelet count. This is a possible side effect of some other antibiotics, such as penicillins or cephalosporins.