A client is prescribed tetracycline. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client about this medication?
1. Ingest the medication with milk products.
2. This medication does not interact with other medications.
3. Avoid exposure to the sun while ingesting this medication.
4. Blood in the urine is a common side effect.
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Photosensitivity, reduced effectiveness of oral contraceptives, and toxic effects are side effects of tetracycline used after the expiration date, and the nurse should instruct the client regarding these side effects when the client is prescribed this medication. Tetracycline should not be ingested with milk products. Blood in the urine is not a common side effect of tetracycline.
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