Which of the Following Statements Indicates That a Client Understands

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements indicates that a client understands the reason for the need to drink approximately three liters of fluid while taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) ?

• A)"I need to drink a lot of fluids to prevent crystals from forming in my urine."
• B)"I need to drink a lot of fluids to flush the bacteria out of my bladder."
• C)"I need to drink a lot of fluids to prevent an allergy from developing."
• D)"I need to drink a lot of fluids to keep my bladder full."

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Definitions:

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