The nurse is caring for a young man who has been prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro)for pyelonephritis.Which information should the nurse include in order to prevent recurrence?

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The most important way to prevent recurrence is to take the entire course of antibiotic therapy.Cipro should be taken at least 2 hours prior to an antacid,but this action does not work to prevent recurrence.Cipro does have to be taken with a full glass of water and may be taken on a full or empty stomach.

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