A patient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
a. Remind the patient about the need to drink 1000 mL of fluids daily.
b. Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing.
c. Teach the patient to take the prescribed Bactrim for at least 3 more days.
d. Suggest that the patient use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to treat the symptoms.
Ans: b. Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing.
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