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Mimi · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse determines that further instruction is needed for a patient with interstitial cystitis when the patient says which of the following?

a. I should stop having coffee and orange juice for breakfast.
b. I will buy calcium glycerophosphate (Prelief) at the pharmacy.
c. I will start taking high potency multiple vitamins every morning.
d. I should call the doctor about increased bladder pain or odorous urine.

Question 2

Which information will the nurse include when teaching the patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI) about the use of phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?

a. Pyridium may cause photosensitivity
b. Pyridium may change the urine color.
c. Take the Pyridium for at least 7 days.
d. Take Pyridium before sexual intercourse.

cuttiesgirl16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
High-potency multiple vitamins may irritate the bladder and increase symptoms. The other patient statements indicate good understanding of the teaching.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients should be taught that Pyridium will color the urine deep orange. Urinary analgesics should only be needed for a few days until the prescribed antibiotics decrease the bacterial count. Pyridium does not cause photosensitivity. Taking Pyridium before intercourse will not be helpful in reducing the risk for UTI.