A Client Has Been Taking an Antibiotic for a Urinary

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client has been taking an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection.She no longer has symptoms of the infection and complains that the medication has been causing diarrhea.What should the support worker tell her?

• A)She should stop the medication because diarrhea could be dangerous at her age.
• B)Advise her to take the medication with food, as this might help the diarrhea.
• C)Diarrhea can be a side effect of antibiotics, but she should take all of the medication as prescribed.Then report to your supervisor.
• D)She should stop the medication because the symptoms are gone.

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