The nurse is administering sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim)to a client diagnosed with bacterial prostatitis.Which finding causes the nurse to question this medication for this client?

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Before administering sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim,the nurse must assess if the client is allergic to sulfa drugs.Urinary tract infection,hematuria,and elevated serum white blood cells are common problems associated with bacterial prostatitis that require long-term antibiotic therapy.

The Nurse Is Administering Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Bactrim)to a Client Diagnosed with Bacterial