The client is being treated with methenamine as well as with a sulfonamide. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of these two medications will result in an increased risk of:
a. pyelonephritis.
b. renal failure.
c. crystalluria.
d. renal calculi.
ANS: C
The combination of methenamine and a sulfonamide will result in an increased risk of crystalluria.
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