Question

The nurse is educating a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection about the prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ). The client has a history of type 2 diabetes and currently takes a sulfonylurea. Which statement made by the client establishes the need for further clarification?

Answer 1

Hyperglycemia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The hormones insulin and glucagon are released from the pancreatic islets. These hormones are important for the maintenance of the blood glucose level in the body.

The intake of sulfonylurea in the diabetic patient decreases the blood glucose level of the body and result in increase in the hypoglycemic effect. The statement made by the client that after taking sulfonylurea, he might have hyperglycemia condition require further clarification.

Thus, the answer is hyperglycemia.