Question

Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female client who just received a prescription for oral metronidazole (Flagyl) for treatment of trichomonas vaginalis? (Select all that apply.) A) Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice. B) Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use. C) Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension. D) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication. E) Use condoms until treatment is completed. F) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same time. A) Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice. D) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication. E) Use condoms until treatment is completed. F) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same time.

Answer 1

The nurse should instruct the female client prescribed oral metronidazole for Trichomonas vaginalis to avoid alcohol, use condoms until treatment is finished, and ensure all sexual partners are treated simultaneously to prevent re-infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Instructions for Oral Metronidazole (Flagyl) Use:

When a female client has been prescribed oral metronidazole (Flagyl) for the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis the nurse should offer specific instructions to ensure effective treatment and minimize side effects.

These instructions include:

• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication due to the risk of severe nausea, vomiting, and other adverse reactions.
• Use condoms until treatment is completed to prevent the spread of the infection.
• Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same time to prevent re-infection as Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexually transmitted infection.

Instructions such as increasing fluid intake and checking blood pressure daily are not specifically related to metronidazole treatment,and the medication should not be tapered but rather completed as prescribed.