A common adverse effect from phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium) administration for UTI that the nurse should teach the patient is that Pyridium:

Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium) is a urinary tract analgesic that can relieve the pain, burning, and discomfort caused by infection or irritation of the urinary tract.However, it can also cause some side effects, one of which is changing the color of bodily secretions to reddish orange. This is due to the excretion of the drug in the urine, saliva, sweat, and tears.The color change is harmless and usually disappears when the drug is stopped.

Choice A is wrong because phenazopyridine does not change bodily secretions to alkaline.In fact, it may interfere with the urine test that measures acidity (pH) and glucose.

Choice B is wrong because phenazopyridine does not change bodily secretions to pinkish.However, some other drugs, such as rifampin and doxorubicin, may cause urine to turn red or pink.

Choice D is wrong because phenazopyridine does not change bodily secretions to black.However, some other drugs, such as metronidazole and nitrofurantoin, may cause urine to turn brown or dark yellow.

Some other common side effects of phenazopyridine include headache, dizziness, indigestion, and stomach pain.Some serious side effects include skin itching, interference with the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells, hemolytic anemia, and renal and hepatic toxicity.

These problems are more common in people who have existing kidney problems or take more than recommended.If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking phenazopyridine hydrochloride and talk to a healthcare provider right away.

The nurse should contact the provider before administering furosemide because the patient has a low serum potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L, which is below the normal range of 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L.Furosemide is a diuretic that can cause potassium loss and worsen hypokalemia, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, and fatigue. The nurse should also monitor the patient’s blood pressure, weight, and urine output, as furosemide can lower blood pressure and cause dehydration.

Choice A. Administer medication is wrong because the nurse should not give furosemide without checking with the provider first, as it could be harmful to the patient with low potassium.

Choice C. Hold medication is wrong because the nurse should not withhold furosemide without a valid reason or an order from the provider, as it could cause fluid overload and worsen the patient’s condition.

Choice D. Give potassium supplement is wrong because the nurse should not give potassium supplement without an order from the provider, as it could cause hyperkalemia or interact with other medications.