(SOLVED) Which of these client statements would cause the nurse to encourage the client to take trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) with or immediately after a meal?

Discipline: Nursing

Type of Paper: Question-Answer

Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)

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Question

Which of these client statements would cause the nurse to encourage the client to take trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) with or immediately after a meal?

Select one:

a. I seem to go the bathroom to urinate more than usual"

b. I've been sipping on popsicles & apple juice all day"

c. I just don't seem to be hungry anymore & still have diarrhea"

d. I seem very tired these days & I'm not doing any more than usual"


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