A 42-year-old woman is admitted with complaints of dysuria,frequency,and lower back pain.The urinalysis report is positive for red blood cells,and the blood work shows an elevated white blood cell count.Which medication will the nurse anticipate that the healthcare provider will order?

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The symptoms described by the patient suggest a urinary tract infection (UTI). The positive urinalysis for red blood cells and elevated white blood cell count further support this diagnosis. Ciprofloxacin is an appropriate antibiotic for treating UTIs and is commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment. Meperidine is a narcotic analgesic that is not indicated for UTI pain. Bethanechol chloride is a medication used to treat urinary retention and is not indicated for the treatment of UTIs. Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat anaerobic infections, such as bacterial vaginosis or intra-abdominal infections, and is not indicated for UTIs.

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