The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient about antibiotics prescribed for a UTI. Which patient statement indicates teaching has been effective?
a. "I will take the antibiotics until my urine is no longer cloudy."
b. "I will take the antibiotics whenever I feel discomfort from urinating."
c. "I will take the antibiotics until they are gone regardless of symptoms."
d. "I will take the antibiotics until my temperature has been normal for 3 days."
ANS: C
The patient should take the prescribed medication for a UTI until all medication has been taken. A. B. D. These statements indicate that teaching has not been effective.
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