A woman who has been taking an antibiotic for a UTI calls the nurse practitioner to complain of severe vaginal itching. She has also noticed a thick, whitish vaginal discharge. The nurse practitioner suspects that
A. This is an expected response to antibiotic therapy
B. The UTI has become worse instead of better
C. A superinfection has developed
D. The UTI is resistant to the antibiotic
Answer: C. A superinfection has developed
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An occupational health nurse is assessing slippery floors as a safety hazard in the work setting. Which of the following best describes the type of hazard the nurse is assessing?
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