Question

Ciprofloxacin is prescribed for a client with a pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the urinary tract. the health care provider (hcp) should be questioned by the nurse about the prescription if which underlying condition is noted in the client's record?

Answer 1

The health care provider should be questioned by the nurse while prescribing ciprofloxacin if
1. THE CLIENT IS BELOW 18 YEARS OF AGE.
2. THE CLIENT IS A PREGNANT WOMAN
3. THE CLIENT IS A LACTATING MOTHER
In all the above cases, the prescription of ciprofloxacin is a contraindication of the drug.