The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking a urinary anti-infective. What would the nurse need to assess this patient for?
A) Discolored urine
B) Jaundice
C) Signs and symptoms of continuing urinary tract infection (UTI)
D) Flank pain
C
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Monitor patient response to the drug (i.e., resolution of UTI and relief of signs and symptoms) and repeat culture and sensitivity tests as recommended for evaluation of the effectiveness of all of these drugs. It would not be necessary to assess for discolored urine, jaundice, or flank pain.
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