The nurse reviews the patient's clinic record and recognizes that priority teaching for this patient would include which information?

Question

1. "Antibiotics should be taken as directed until the prescription is finished.".
2. "It may be 4 weeks before your infection is cleared.".
3. "Gargle with hydrogen peroxide mixed with cool water.".
4. "Return to the clinic tomorrow for a flu immunization.".

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: The patient with streptococcal bacterial pharyngitis is given antibiotics and told to continue antibiotic therapy as directed until the prescription is finished.
Rationale 2: The infection should clear in a shorter period.
Rationale 3: The patient should be advised to gargle with warm salt water for comfort.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that the patient should receive influenza vaccine while experiencing these symptoms.