A patient with a chlamydial infection is taking a 7-day course of doxycycline (Vibramycin).What information should the nurse provide?

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Delaying sexual activity until cured will prevent the spread of the infection to others. Follow-up culture may or may not be indicated, but it is not necessary to instruct the patient to return in 1 month. Doxycycline should be taken with plenty of fluids to decrease the risk of esophageal irritation, so taking it on an empty stomach is not recommended. Genital or anal itching or burning is not a common side effect of doxycycline.

A Patient with a Chlamydial Infection Is Taking a 7-Day