A nurse is caring for a client who is being prescribed phenazopyridine. The client is distressed on seeing that the urine is exhibiting a reddish-orange discoloration. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "We will have to get a specimen for a urinalysis."
B) "I will have to notify the primary health care provider immediately."
C) "You will need to increase your fluid intake."
D) "This discoloration is a normal result of the medication. Nothing is wrong."
Ans: D
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The nurse should inform the client that phenazopyridine may cause a reddish-orange discoloration of the urine, which is normal, so there is no cause to worry. Periodic urinalyses are conducted as part of the ongoing assessment when caring for a client with a UTI. Since the reddish-orange discoloration of the urine is normal, the nurse need not notify the primary health care provider immediately. The nurse also need not ask the client to increase intake of fluids.
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