A 46-yr-old female patient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take?

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Because uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)are usually successfully treated with 3 days of antibiotic therapy,this patient will need a urine culture and sensitivity to determine appropriate antibiotic therapy. Acetaminophen would not be as effective as other over-the-counter medications such as phenazopyridine in treating dysuria. The fluid intake should be increased to at least 1800 mL/day. Because the UTI has persisted after treatment with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole ,the patient is likely to need a different antibiotic.

A 46-Yr-Old Female Patient Returns to the Clinic with Recurrent