Which patient statement indicates that more teaching is needed regarding antibiotic therapy for the treatment of cellulitis?
a. "My skin is cleared up. I don't think I need the medication anymore."
b. "Cellulitis can come back at any time."
c. "If I had washed that scratch with soap and water, I probably would not have gotten cellulitis."
d. "Cellulitis is contagious."
ANS: A
The entire amount of antibiotic medication should be completed even if the symptoms have abated to ensure the eradication of the infectious agent.
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