The nurse is performing patient teaching about the urinary anti-infective methenamine (Hiprex). What information is most important for the nurse to share with this patient?
A) Limit fluid intake.
B) Drink orange juice once a day.
C) Take the medication with food.
D) Take the medication at night before going to bed.
C
Feedback:
The patient should take the medication with food to decrease GI adverse effects. The nurse would encourage the patient to increase fluid intake to flush the bladder and urinary tract frequently and decrease the opportunity for bacteria growth. Orange juice would be contraindicated because it could cause an alkaline rash and produce alkaline urine, which encourages bacterial growth. This drug is taken two to three times a day and not in a single dose at night.
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