A client is receiving metronidazole (Flagyl) orally for treatment of trichomoniasis. The nurse should explain to the client that
a. alcoholic beverages and products containing alcohol should be avoided.
b. douching is necessary after sexual contact.
c. recurrence generally is rare.
d. the medication must be taken for 14 days.
A
The nurse should advise clients taking metronidazole not to drink alcoholic beverages or take alcohol-containing products because alcohol may cause nausea, vomiting, and headaches. Douching is not a recommended practice at any time. Recurrence is fairly common. Metronida-zole is taken as a one-time dose, or for 7 days in recurring infection.
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