Clients taking urinary anti-infectives should receive instructions from the nurse to:
a. consume 3,000-4,000 of fluid per day.
b. discontinue medication when symptoms subside.
c. decrease oral fluid intake to prevent crystals from forming.
d. consume plenty of cranberry and orange juice.
ANS: A, D
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Correct a and d are correct. Clients with UTIs should consume 3L-4L of fluid a day and increase their consumption of juices that will increase the acidity of their urine.
Incorrect b and c are incorrect: As with all antimicrobials, urinary anti-infectives should be taken as long as the prescription lasts, and oral intake of fluids should be increased to prevent sulfonamide-induced urine crystals.
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