The nurse is preparing to administer a phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium)dose to a patient who has diabetes.The nurse notes that the patient has a positive Clinitest.What will the nurse do next?

Name: The nurse is preparing to administer a phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium)dose to a patient who has diabetes.The nurse notes that the patient has a positive Clinitest.What will the nurse do next?
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Phenazopyridine can alter the glucose urine test (Clinitest),so a blood test should be done to monitor glucose levels.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium)dose