When teaching a client using metronidazole (Flagyl), the nurse should include:
a. "Notify your health care provider immediately if your urine turns dark."
b. "You should avoid the use of alcohol."
c. "With this medication, your sexual partner does not need to be treated."
d. "Do not take your oral contraceptives until you finish your Flagyl prescription."
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is an expected side effect of metronidazole.
B Correct: Ingesting alcohol can result in a disulfiram reaction.
C Incorrect: The client's sexual partner also should be treated to prevent reinfection.
D Incorrect: Oral contraceptives should be continued.
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