Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, which were prescribed because of a suspected anthrax exposure. Which instruction(s) should be included in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
C,D
Rationale
Ciprofloxacin is linked to tendonitis and rupture, requiring immediate reporting of tendon pain/swelling. Increased fluid intake prevents crystalluria, a side effect. Crushing tablets may alter efficacy, and NSAIDs increase seizure risk with ciprofloxacin, making these incorrect.