A patient who has been prescribed prochlorperazine (Compazine) calls the clinic and reports pink-tinged urine.What is your best action?
A) Ask if the patient consumed grapefruit or grapefruit juice during the last 24 hours.
B) Remind the patient to drink more water to prevent this drug from damaging the kidneys.
C) Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect of the drug and needs no action.
D) Instruct the patient to hold the next drug dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
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