Question

After teaching a client about sulfonamide use for a urinary tract infection, which client statement would the nurse review for correction?

a) "I should take the medication on an empty stomach."
b) "I need to drink plenty of water while taking this medication."
c) "I can stop taking the medication once my symptoms disappear."
d) "I should avoid exposure to sunlight while on this medication."

Answer 1

The nurse would review the client's statement about stopping the medication once symptoms disappear for correction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse would review statement c) "I can stop taking the medication once my symptoms disappear." for correction.

When taking sulfonamide medication for a urinary tract infection, it is important to complete the full course of antibiotics even if symptoms improve before the end of the treatment. This helps to ensure that all the bacteria causing the infection are eradicated and reduce the risk of recurrence or development of antibiotic resistance. Stopping the medication prematurely may lead to incomplete treatment and may allow the bacteria to continue multiplying and causing symptoms.

Therefore, the client should be educated to understand the importance of completing the full course of medication as prescribed by the healthcare provider.