The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) to treat a urinary tract infection. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

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Taking nitrofurantoin with food and increasing fluid intake can decrease the risk for gastrointestinal upset and help prevent crystallization of the drug in the urine, which can lead to kidney damage. Brown urine is a potential side effect and should be reported to the provider, but it is not an emergency. Tingling of the fingers is not a harmless side effect and should also be reported to the provider. Antacids can decrease the absorption of nitrofurantoin, so they should not be taken together.

The Nurse Provides Teaching for a Patient Who Will Begin