Aclient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A)Remind the client about the need to drink 1 000 mL of fluids daily.
B)Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing.
C)Teach the client to take the prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for at least 3 more days.
D)Suggest that the client use acetaminophen to treat the symptoms.

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Since uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are usually successfully treated with 3 days of antibiotic therapy, this client will need a urine culture and sensitivity to determine appropriate antibiotic therapy. Acetaminophen would not be as effective as other
over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as phenazopyridine in treating dysuria. The fluid intake should be increased to at least 1 800 mL/day. Since the UTI has persisted after treatment with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, the client is likely to need a different antibiotic.

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