Question

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

a) I should take this medication on an empty stomach.
b) I can stop taking the medication once I feel better.
c) I should drink plenty of water with this medication.
d) I don't need to inform my healthcare provider about any other medications I'm taking.
e) It's safe to consume grapefruit juice while on this medication.

Answer 1

The nurse should identify the statement 'I should drink plenty of water with this medication' as an indication that the client understands the teaching.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should identify the statement c) 'I should drink plenty of water with this medication.' as an indication that the client understands the teaching. Drinking plenty of water helps to prevent crystallization of the medication in the urinary tract and promotes effective drug clearance from the body. This is important for the treatment of a urinary tract infection.