The client is being treated with nitrofurantoin. How can the nurse determine that the drug has produced a positive outcome for the client when the client is free of _____ within 10 days
a. blood in the urine
b. symptoms of UTI
c. evidence of renal calculi
d. flank pain
ANS: B
Treatment with nitrofurantoin should result in the client being free of signs and symptoms of UTI within 10 days.
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