The nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted from a long-term care facility.The client is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole by IV.The nurse understands that the client has which complication?

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Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections (UTIs). Its prescription suggests the client is being treated for a bacterial infection, and among the options provided, a UTI is the most likely complication being addressed with this medication.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Recently