The nurse is caring for a client with infective endocarditis. The nurse teaches the client that he will have to take antibiotics periodically for the rest of the client's life. The client wants to know why
What would be the nurse's best answer to the client? A) "Just to be on the safe side."
B) "You will be vulnerable to infective endocarditis for the rest of your life."
C) "Your heart has been weakened, and it will need extra help so you can live a long life."
D) "You will be susceptible to infections from all kinds of germs now."
B
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The nurse informs clients that periodic antibiotic therapy is a lifelong necessity because they will be vulnerable to the disease for the rest of their lives. Options A, C, and D are incorrect. Option A minimizes the client's question and does not answer the question. Options C and D are partially correct but are not the best answer.
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