A Patient Who Is Taking Metronidazole (Flagyl)reports Reddish-Brown Urine

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) reports reddish-brown urine.Which action will the nurse take?

• A)Obtain an order for BUN and creatinine levels.
• B)Reassure the patient that this is a harmless effect.
• C)Request an order for a urinalysis.
• D)Test her urine for occult blood.

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