The client with severe bacterial cystitis is prescribed to take cefadroxil (Duricef) and phena-zopyridine (Pyridium). What precaution or instruction should the nurse teach this client re-garding the drug regimen?
A. "Do not take these drugs with food or milk."
B. "Stop these drugs if you think you are pregnant."
C. "Do not be alarmed by the discoloration of your urine."
D. "Drink a liter of cranberry juice each day to acidify your urine."
C
Phenazopyridine discolors urine most commonly to a deep reddish orange. Many clients think they have blood in their urine when they see this coloration. In addition, the urine can perma-nently stain clothing.
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