Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 468 of 2368
A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed a sulfonamide. Which instruction is most important to prevent kidney complications?
- Limit fluids to reduce the workload on the kidneys
- Increase water intake while taking the medication
- Take the medication with dairy products
- Take the medication only when urinary symptoms occur
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Correct answer: Increase water intake while taking the medication
Sulfonamides increase the risk of crystalluria, which can cause kidney stones or decreased kidney function. Extra water lowers this risk.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Antimicrobials: SULFONAMIDES. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026