The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?A. "It is okay to stop taking this medication when you feel better."B. "Restrict fluid intake to prevent hypertension."C. "Increase your fluid intake while on this medication."D. "Seek emergency care if your urine turns a dark brown."
Question
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?A. "It is okay to stop taking this medication when you feel better."B. "Restrict fluid intake to prevent hypertension."C. "Increase your fluid intake while on this medication."D. "Seek emergency care if your urine turns a dark brown."
Solution
The correct instruction for the nurse to include would be C. "Increase your fluid intake while on this medication."
Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Increasing fluid intake while on this medication is important to help the kidneys flush out the drug and to prevent kidney stones.
Option A is incorrect because it's important to finish the entire course of antibiotics, even if you feel better, to ensure all bacteria are killed and to prevent antibiotic resistance.
Option B is incorrect because restricting fluid intake can actually increase the risk of kidney damage while on this medication.
Option D is incorrect because while dark brown urine can be a sign of liver problems, it's not a common side effect of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. However, if this occurs, it would be a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.
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