After teaching a client about her prescribed anti-infective therapy for her UTI, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states which of the following? Select all that apply

Question

A) "I can stop the drug once my symptoms disappear."
B) "I can take the medication with food or meals."
C) "I can drink pineapple juice to keep things acidic."
D) "I'll call my primary health care provider if I don't feel better in about 3 days."
E) "I should avoid drinking any beverages that contain alcohol."

Answer 1

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
The client should complete the full course of therapy even with symptom relief to ensure that all bacteria have been eliminated from the urinary tract. The client should take the drug with food or meals. Cranberry juice, prune juice, and water are recommended. Alcohol and citrus juices such as orange or pineapple juice are to be avoided. The client should notify her primary health care provider if the symptoms do not subside within 3 to 4 days.