Before Giving Methenamine [Hiprex] to a Patient, It Is Important

question 9

Multiple Choice

Before giving methenamine [Hiprex] to a patient, it is important for the nurse to review the patient's history for evidence of which problem?

• A) Elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
• B) History of reactions to antibiotic agents
• C) Possibility of pregnancy
• D) Previous resistance to antiseptic agents

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