A client with a urinary tract infection is ordered to receive phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium) as a urinary analgesic. What information will client teaching include?
a. The medication has a high rate of adverse reactions.
b. Discolored urine is evidence of an anaphylactic reaction.
c. Side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea must be reported.
d. The medication will prevent future urinary tract infections.
ANS: C
The drug can produce gastrointestinal disturbances in the client receiving treatment.
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