Which statement made by the client who has a recurrent urinary tract infection indicates correct understanding regarding antibiotic therapy?
A. "If my urine becomes lighter and clear, the infection is gone and I can stop taking my medicine."
B. "Even if I feel completely well, I should take the medication until it is gone."
C. "When my urine no longer burns, I will no longer need to take the antibiotics."
D. "If my temperature goes above 100° F, I should take twice as much medicine."
B
Antibiotic therapy is most effective, especially for recurrent urinary tract infections, when the client takes the prescribed medication for the entire course and not just when symptoms are present.
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