A Patient Will Be Discharged from the Hospital with a Prescription

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient will be discharged from the hospital with a prescription for TMP/SMZ [Bactrim]. When providing teaching for this patient, the nurse will tell the patient that it will be important to:

• A) drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day.
• B) eat foods that are high in potassium.
• C) take the medication with food.
• D) take folic acid supplements.

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