The patient has been prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra). The nurse notes that the patient has a history of kidney stones. What is the highest priority instruction for the nurse to give to the patient?
A. "Take the medication with a full glass of fluid."
B. "Take the medication at regularly spaced intervals."
C. "Take the medication on a full stomach."
D. "Take the medication on an empty stomach."

A. "Take the medication with a full glass of fluid."

Explanation:

The patient should endeavour to take the medication with a full glass of fluid because the person has an history of kidney stone which are tiny deposit that is hard and are often formed in the kidney of the affected person or individual which is often painful when passed and this hard deposit are minerals and acid salts that stick together in the concentrated urine of the person which is why it is better for the patient to take the medication with a fluid glass or water in order to less the concentration of the person urine which can in turn help to prevent the reoccurence of the kidney stones.