A nurse is caring for a patient in the pediatric unit who is having an exacerbation of his cystic fibrosis. It is most important that nursing care includes which of the following therapies at this time?
A) Chemotherapeutic
B) Antibiotic
C) Diuretic
D) Anticoagulant
Ans: B
Feedback: Pulmonary problems remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in cystic fibrosis. Due to the chronic bacterial infections of the airway, control of infections is the key in the treatment of these patients.
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