A client is receiving ceftriaxone as treatment for gonorrhea. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to emphasize to the client?

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The most important information to emphasize to a client receiving ceftriaxone for gonorrhea is to avoid alcohol consumption because it can cause a potentially severe reaction called the disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, and nausea/vomiting. Taking the drug on an empty stomach, using sunscreen, and reporting signs of an oral yeast infection are not specific to ceftriaxone or gonorrhea treatment.

A Client Is Receiving Ceftriaxone as Treatment for Gonorrhea