Nitrofurantoin [Macrodantin] is prescribed for an adolescent female patient with acute cystitis. What should the nurse include in the teaching for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Make sure you tell your prescriber if you might be pregnant."
B) "If you experience any tingling or numbness, stop taking the drug and call the clinic immediately."
C) "Headaches and drowsiness can occur and are mild side effects."
D) "You should not take sulfonamides while taking this medication."
E) "Your urine may have a brown tinge while you are taking this drug."
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