The patient is receiving an oral antibiotic as treatment for cellulitis of the lower extremity. The patient's outcome is "Patient will state a key point about antibiotic treatment for cellulitis."
Which statement by the patient provides the best evaluation by the nurse at this time?
1. "If the pain gets too bad, I can take my prescribed pain medication."
2. "If the swelling continues, I can apply an ice pack."
3. "I need to take all the pills even if my leg looks better."
4. "I must keep my leg elevated until the swelling goes down."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Taking all the medication even if the leg looks better is a key point about antibiotic therapy and meets the patient's outcome. Keeping the leg elevated does not address the outcome for antibiotic treatment. Applying an ice pack does not address the outcome for antibiotic treatment. Taking pain medication does not address the outcome for antibiotic treatment.
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