The primary care NP teaches a patient about TMP/SMX before prescribing it to treat a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

a. "I will take this medication with food."
b. "I should drink a full glass of water with each dose."
c. "I should stay out of direct sunlight and use sunscreen."
d. "I should report any ringing in my ears or a sore throat."


A
TMP/SMX should be taken on an empty stomach, so this statement is incorrect and indicates the need for further teaching. The other statements all are correct.

Nursing

You might also like to view...

The nurse notes the client experienced a temporary cessation of breathing while sleeping. The nurse would document this as "The client experienced periods of _____."

a. apnea c. eupnea b. dyspnea d. tachypnea

Nursing

The nurse recognizes that the main principle of traction is to reduce dislocations and to immobilize fractures in the child

A) True B) False

Nursing

Some health problems may be more effectively prevented through prevention strategies at the community level rather than a one-to-one relationship with a clinician. Which of the following are examples of such health problems?

1. injuries, including falls 2. chronic diseases, such as diabetes 3. broken family relationships 4. autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), teenage pregnancy, and child abuse

Nursing

Leadership consists of behaviors that guide or direct members and determine and influence group action. An example of leadership behavior is reflecting. What does this imply?

1. Giving feedback on how behavior appears to others 2. Introducing topics, beginning work, or changing the focus of the group 3. Checking out meanings of interactions and communication through questions and restatement 4. Restating discussion or group action in a brief form, highlighting important points

Nursing