A 70-year-old woman has been prescribed an antimicrobial drug for the treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI). What teaching point should the nurse prioritize when providing patient education?
A) "Make sure that you take all the pills that you're prescribed, even if your infection gets better."
B) "Try to avoid over-the-counter medications until you've finished your antibiotics."
C) "Make sure that you don't miss a dose of your medication, because you'll then have to begin the cycle from the beginning."
D) "Increase the dose of your antibiotics if you aren't feeling better within 48 hours."
A
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A. National Institute of Nursing Research B. American Nurses Association C. National League for Nursing D. The Red Cross
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