Which statement made by a diabetic client who has a urinary tract infection indicates that teaching was effective regarding antibiotic therapy?
a. "If my temperature is normal for 3 days in a row, I can stop taking my medicine."
b. "If my temperature goes above 100° F (37.8° C), I should double the dose."
c. "Even if I feel completely well, I should take the medication until it is gone."
d. "When my urine no longer burns, I will no longer need to take the antibiotics."
C
Antibiotic therapy is most effective when the client takes the prescribed medication for the entire course, not just when symptoms are present. The other statements are inaccurate.
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