The 3-year-old patient with acute pyelonephritis has the following orders: Medications: 8 mg/kg ciprofloxacin IV q8h Activity level: ambulatory as tolerated Intravenous fluids: Infuse D5W with 0.25% NaCl via peripheral IV at 50 mL/h Diet: Normal The nurse is coordinating care for the patient with the unlicensed assistive personnel. Which statement by the UAP prompts further education by the nurse?
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