A client is to be treated for suspected cystitis. Which of these orders should the nurse implement first?
a. Administer urinary antimicrobial medication.
b. Administer urinary tract analgesics.
c. Obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity (C&S).
d. Start an IV fluid at 100 mL/h.
C
A urinary antimicrobial medication is given after a urinary specimen has been sent for C&S. Clients are usually asked to drink 3 to 4 liters of noncaffeinated fluid each day. Cranberry juice is especially beneficial, as it is believed to prevent bacteria from sticking to the wall of the bladder. Cystitis may lead to pyelonephritis.
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