A patient diagnosed with a symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) is prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium). Which medication education should the nurse provide?
1. "This medication will make your urine orange or red.".
2. "This medication will kill the bacteria in your urine.".
3. "Take this medication until the prescription is finished.".
4. "Don't worry if your skin turns a yellowish color.".
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Rationale 1: Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) turns urine orange or red.
Rationale 2: Phenazopyridine is a urinary analgesic, not an antibiotic.
Rationale 3: Phenazopyridine is a urinary analgesic that should be taken only as long as needed.
Rationale 4: The patient should immediately contact the prescriber if the skin or sclera appears to be yellow.
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