A nurse is caring for a client with symptoms of a bacterial infection. What instructions should the nurse provide to the client to help prevent the development of drug-resistant microorganisms and the spread of disease?
1 . Take antimicrobial drugs as prescribed.
2 . Take antimicrobial drugs for the entire period prescribed.
3 . Do share antimicrobial drugs with others.
4 . Do take antimicrobial drugs for viral infections.
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
A
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Take antimicrobial drugs only as prescribed and only if absolutely necessary. Take antimicrobial drugs for the entire period prescribed, even if symptoms of illness disappear. Do not share antimicrobial drugs with others. Do not use antimicrobials drugs for viral infections.
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