Urinalysis report reveals 3+ bacteria, trace amount blood, trace amount protein, cloudy in appearance. The child weighs 48 pounds. The child and mother state that she does not drink a lot of water, but she does drink a soft drink every day.
1. edu mom and child about s/s of UTI
2. initiate PO Bactrim
3. Stay with pt for first 30 min to assess for adverse rxn
4. encourage clear fluids
5. document teaching and medication