Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a urinary tract infection and a new prescription for ciprofloxacin. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? \limit the amount of fluids you drink while taking this medication.\ \try to spend 1 hour each day outside in the sunshine.\ \take this medication with milk to reduce your risk of stomach irritation.\ \you should not take an antacid within 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking ciprofloxacin.\

Explanation:

Antacids can interfere with the absorption of ciprofloxacin. Fluids should be increased, not limited, when taking this medication for a urinary - tract infection. Ciprofloxacin can increase photosensitivity, so sun exposure should be minimized. Taking it with milk can also decrease its absorption.

Answer:

"You should not take an antacid within 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking ciprofloxacin."