A Male Client of African Descent Has Been Prescribed Sulfamethoxazole

question 11

Multiple Choice

A male client of African descent has been prescribed sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim (Bactrim) ,a sulfonamide anti-infective,for a bacterial infection.When the client arrives in the emergency department,the nurse should place priority on which assessment?

• A)Urinary output
• B)Level of red blood cells (RBCs)
• C)Liver function tests
• D)Renal function tests

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