Which statement by a client who has received a prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro) indicates that further instruction by the nurse is needed?
1. "I will drink more coffee to make sure I get more fluids."
2. "I will make sure and wear sunscreen when I go outside to do my gardening."
3. "If my knees start hurting, I will call the doctor immediately."
4. "I won't take any antacids until I have finished this medication."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Clients are advised to limit caffeine intake, not increase it, to decrease the chance of insomnia, nervousness, and anxiety.
Rationale 2: Clients are instructed to wear sunscreen while taking this drug because of the possibility of photosensitivity.
Rationale 3: Clients are instructed to report sudden, unexplained joint pain.
Rationale 4: Clients are told to avoid products containing aluminum or calcium (commonly found in antacids) while taking this drug.
Global Rationale: Clients are advised to limit caffeine intake, not increase it, to decrease the chance of insomnia, nervousness, and anxiety. Clients are instructed to wear sunscreen while taking this drug because of the possibility of photosensitivity. Clients are instructed to report sudden, unexplained joint pain. Clients are told to avoid products containing aluminum or calcium (commonly found in antacids) while taking this drug.
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