A client with rheumatic heart disease is concerned she will need to take antibiotics for the rest of her life. The nurse explains that antibiotic prophylaxis:
A)
will be required whenever she has dental care.
B)
is not necessary in adults, only children.
C)
needs to be taken if the client travels abroad.
D)
is only needed if client is malnourished or underweight.
A
Explanation:
A)
Antibiotic prophylaxis is needed with any dental work or invasive procedure to prevent bacterial endocarditis, irregardless of nutritional state. Antibiotics may be recommended for travel, depending on countries to be visited.
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B)
Antibiotic prophylaxis is needed with any dental work or invasive procedure to prevent bacterial endocarditis, irregardless of nutritional state. Antibiotics may be recommended for travel, depending on countries to be visited.
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C)
Antibiotic prophylaxis is needed with any dental work or invasive procedure to prevent bacterial endocarditis, irregardless of nutritional state. Antibiotics may be recommended for travel, depending on countries to be visited.
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D)
Antibiotic prophylaxis is needed with any dental work or invasive procedure to prevent bacterial endocarditis, irregardless of nutritional state. Antibiotics may be recommended for travel, depending on countries to be visited.
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