A patient with an intestinal infection that is
positive for the Giardia lamblia organism will be taking an antiprotozoal drug. The nurse will include which information in the teaching plan for this patient?
a. The urine may become dilute and pale during therapy.
b. Taking the medications with food reduces gastrointestinal upset.
c. The medications should be taken on an empty stomach.
d. The drugs may be discontinued once the diarrhea subsides.
ANS: B
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