A Client Is Diagnosed with a Urinary Tract Infection and Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and is ordered to receive 160 mg trimethoprim/200 mg sulfamethoxazole. Based on the physician's order, what is the highest priority nursing intervention?

• A) Call the pharmacist to clarify the order.
• B) Call the physician to clarify the order.
• C) Give the medication as ordered.
• D) Hold the dosage to prevent anaphylaxis.

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