While talking to a teen who stopped taking tetracycline) a couple of weeks ago, the nurse learns the teenager has been having diarrhea and abdominal cramping for the past few days. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
A) "Does anyone else in your family have the flu?"
B) "Did you get a flu vaccine this year?"
C) "How much water are you drinking each day?"
D) "You need to contact your physician right away. This could be a serious complication of your medication."

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Diarrhea and abdominal cramping are potential side effects of tetracycline, especially if the medication was stopped abruptly. These symptoms could also indicate a serious complication, such as pseudomembranous colitis. Therefore, the nurse should advise the teenager to contact their physician right away to determine the cause of their symptoms and receive appropriate treatment. Choices A, B, and C are not relevant to the situation and do not address the potential seriousness of the symptoms.

While Talking to a Teen Who Stopped Taking Tetracycline) a Couple