Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to treat an uncomplicated UTI. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Monitor for tendon pain. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that can cause tendon rupture or tendonitis as a rare but serious side effect. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for any tendon pain, swelling, or inflammation and report it immediately to the healthcare provider to prevent further complications. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because: A) Ciprofloxacin should not be taken with antacids as they can reduce its absorption, B) While staying hydrated is important, the specific fluid intake of 1,000 milliliters daily is not a necessary instruction for taking ciprofloxacin, and D) Urine discoloration is not a common side effect of ciprofloxacin.