Which of the following is a nursing consideration for a patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI) taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?
A. it may take 2 to 4 weeks before a response is seen
B. phenazopyridine should be taken with a glass of milk or an antacid
C. urine may turn orange or red
D. the patient will need to take a potassium supplement while on phenazopyridine therapy
C. urine may turn orange or red
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