A 46-Yr-Old Female Patient Returns to the Clinic with Recurrent

Multiple Choice

A 46-yr-old female patient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take?

A) Remind the patient about the need to drink 1000 mL of fluids daily.
B) Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing.
C) Suggest that the patient use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve symptoms.
D) Teach the patient to take the prescribed trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole for 3 more days.