Question

A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching?

Option 1: "I should take ciprofloxacin with dairy products to enhance its effectiveness."
Option 2: "I will continue taking the medication until I start feeling better, even if the symptoms improve before completing the prescription."
Option 3: "I can take an antacid at the same time as ciprofloxacin if I experience stomach discomfort."
Option 4: "I need to avoid consuming grapefruit juice while on ciprofloxacin."

Answer 1

The correct understanding of the teaching is that the client needs to avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking ciprofloxacin for a UTI.

Step-by-step explanation:

A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). The client understands the teaching if they identify that they need to avoid consuming grapefruit juice while on ciprofloxacin. It is important to follow this advice because grapefruit juice can interfere with the metabolism of many medications, potentially causing increased levels of the drug in the bloodstream and a greater risk of side effects. Ciprofloxacin should not be taken with dairy products as they can interfere with the absorption of the medication. Further, taking antacids at the same time as ciprofloxacin can reduce its effectiveness. The client should continue taking the medication for the full course, even if symptoms improve before completing the prescription, to ensure the elimination of the infection and prevent the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.