Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking nitrofurantoin to treat a urinary tract infection. the nurse should tell the client to r which of the following adverse effects of the medication?

• constipation
• dark brown urine
• cough
• tremors

Explanation:

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic for urinary tract infections. Dark brown or rust-colored urine is a common, harmless side effect of this medication that clients should be aware of. Constipation, cough, and tremors are not typical associated adverse effects of nitrofurantoin.

Answer:

B. Dark brown urine