A patient is receiving an intravenous infusion of metronidazole for the treatment of C. difficile. The nurse should monitor the patient for which rare, but serious, side effect?
Explanation
• Metronidazole, in rare cases, can cause seizures.
• Common side effects of metronidazole include GI symptoms, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, candidiasis, and a metallic taste.
• Metronidazole is used in the treatment of both fungal and bacterial infections.