The nurse is caring for a client who is following a treatment plan to decrease urinary tract infections. Which of the following indicates the need to change the treatment plan?
A) The client has history of repeated antibiotic therapy.
B) The client has improved personal hygiene methods.
C) The client exhibits continued symptoms.
D) The client has diluted urine.
C
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If the client exhibits continued symptoms, the treatment plan is ineffective and the plan needs revised. Having a history of antibiotic therapy indicates the need to establish a treatment plan. Having improved hygiene indicates that the client is following the treatment plan. Having diluted urine indicates that the client has increased fluids which are a part of typical treatment plans.
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