An adult patient at an outpatient clinic has been prescribed the antibiotic tetracycline HCl. What instructions should the nurse include in the patient’s teaching plan?

Choice A rationaleTetracycline should not be consumed with milk or antacids as these can bind to the medication and reduce its absorption. Therefore, this instruction would not be appropriate.Choice B rationaleTetracycline can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, increasing the risk of sunburn. Therefore, patients should be advised to protect their skin from sunlight while on this medication.Choice C rationaleWhile orange juice is often recommended to enhance the absorption of certain medications, it is not specifically recommended for tetracycline.Choice D rationaleWhile regular monitoring of drug levels can be important for some medications, it is not typically required for tetracycline.