In reviewing teaching with a patient being treated with antibiotics and Pyridium for a urinary tract infection (UTI), which patient statement indicates the need for further teaching?

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Pyridium (phenazopyridine) is a medication used to relieve symptoms caused by irritation of the urinary tract, such as pain, burning, and the feeling of needing to urinate urgently or frequently. It can cause the urine to turn a reddish-orange color. This is a normal side effect and not something that needs to be reported to a healthcare provider. The patient's statement indicating that they would report orange or red urine suggests a misunderstanding of the expected effects of Pyridium, indicating the need for further teaching.

In Reviewing Teaching with a Patient Being Treated with Antibiotics