A client is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and is ordered to receive 160 mg trimethoprim/200 mg sulfamethoxazole. Based on the physician's order, what is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Call the pharmacist to clarify the order.
b. Call the physician to clarify the order.
c. Give the medication as ordered.
d. Hold the dosage to prevent anaphylaxis.
ANS: B
The dosage is inappropriate and should be 160 mg trimethoprim/800 mg sulfamethoxazole.
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