A female client has been diagnosed with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection. The healthcare provider has prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ). The client asks the nurse how long she will be on the medication. The nurse answers that this medication is often taken for ________ days.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

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The traditional choice for AUC is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ), a fixed-dose combination drug. Given as a 3-day regimen, this agent is effective at eliminating most of the common species of uropathogens.

A Female Client Has Been Diagnosed with an Uncomplicated Urinary