How Should Nurses Educate Patients Taking Metronidazole?
Patient education is crucial when administering metronidazole. Nurses should instruct patients to complete the full course of the medication, even if symptoms improve, to prevent the recurrence of infection. Patients should be advised to take the medication with food to minimize gastrointestinal upset and to avoid alcohol consumption during treatment and for at least 48 hours after completing the course.
