Before discharge, the nurse confirms that the client understands antibiotic therapy for a wound infection by which statement?
a. "I should take the antibiotic until my temperature is normal."
b. "If my temperature elevates, I should in-crease my dose of antibiotic."
c. "If my drainage is clear, I do not need the antibiotic."
d. "I need to take the medication until the prescription is finished."
D
Antibiotic therapy is most effective when the client takes the prescribed medication for the entire course—not just when symptoms are present. A major nursing responsibility is to reinforce to clients the necessity of completing the antibiotic regimen to ensure that the organism is eradi-cated.
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