A patient with a lung abscess is being discharged from the hospital. What should be included in this patient's discharge instructions?
A. Complete the entire prescription of antibiotics.
B. Return to routine activities of daily living.
C. Lung abscesses rarely cause other problems once treatment is started.
D. Expect symptoms to become worse.
Answer: A
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A) Impaired mobility B) Metabolic dysfunction C) Diminished bladder capacity D) Antibiotic therapy
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1. Overeating 2. Feeling tense 3. Being unusually restless 4. Waking up early in the morning 5. Having hallucinations and disruption in thought
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