A Patient Returns to the Clinic with Recurrent Dysuria After

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take?

• A) Remind the patient about the need to drink 1000 mL of fluids daily.
• B) Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing.
• C) Teach the patient to take the prescribed Bactrim for at least 3 more days.
• D) Suggest that the patient use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to treat the symptoms.

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