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A 65-year-old patient who receives glucocorticoids for arthritis is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a urinary tract infection. The prescriber has ordered intravenous ciprofloxacin (Cipro).
 
  Before administering the third dose of this drug, the nurse reviews the bacterial culture report and notes that the causative organism is Escherichia coli. The bacterial sensitivity report is pending. The patient complains of right ankle pain. What will the nurse do?
  a. Withhold the dose of ciprofloxacin and notify the provider of the patient's symptoms.
  b. Instruct the patient to exercise the right foot and ankle to minimize the pain.
  c. Question the patient about the consumption of milk and any other dairy products.
  d. Request an order to increase this patient's dose of glucocorticoids.
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