A 34-year-old woman has a urinary tract infection and has been prescribed SMZ-TMP. She has had chronic urethritis for the past 4 years. The nurse has instructed the patient to drink 1
5 L of water daily, and they have discussed the drug and its adverse effects. Further instruction to the patient should include which of the following?
A) Performing periodic urine testing to check for crystals
B) Performing random glucose testing while taking the medication
C) The need to administer an aminoglycoside drug along with the SMZ-TMP to treat urosepsis
D) Advising the patient to take bubble baths to ensure cleanliness
A
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