A patient is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat the most common intestinal protozoal infection,caused by Giardia lamblia.What important information should the nurse give the patient about using this drug?
A) The urine may become dilute and pale during therapy.
B) Taking the medications with food reduces gastrointestinal upset.
C) The medication should be taken on an empty stomach.
D) The drug may be discontinued once the diarrhea subsides.
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