The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a bacteristatic medication. Which explanation by the nurse about these medications is most appropriate?
1. Both terms have the same meaning.
2. Bacteriostatic medications must be given first.
3. Bacteriocidal medications kill bacteria, and bacteriostatic medications slow the growth of bacteria.
4. Bacteriocidal medications slow the growth of bacteria, and bacteriostatic medications kill bacteria.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Bacteriocidal medications kill bacteria and bacteriostatic medications slow the growth of bacteria.
Rationale 2: Bacteriocidal medications kill bacteria and bacteriostatic medications slow the growth of bacteria.
Rationale 3: Bacteriocidal medications kill bacteria and bacteriostatic medications slow the growth of bacteria.
Rationale 4: Bacteriocidal medications kill bacteria and bacteriostatic medications slow the growth of bacteria.
Global Rationale: Bacteriocidal medications kill bacteria and bacteriostatic medications slow the growth of bacteria. The terms do not have the same meaning, bacteriostatic medication do not need to be given first.
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