The highest priority nursing intervention to enhance the absorption of nitrofurantoin) should be to take the drug:
a. between each meal.
b. 1 hour before meals and at bedtime.
c. with each meal.
d. either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
ANS: C
This medication is taken with meals to enhance absorption and reduce gastrointestinal upset.
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