A patient who is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) reports reddish-brown urine. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Obtain an order for BUN and creatinine levels.
b. Reassure the patient that this is a harmless effect.
c. Request an order for a urinalysis.
d. Test her urine for occult blood.
ANS: B
Reddish-brown urine is a harmless side effect of metronidazole and is not cause for concern.
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True False