The nurse provides discharge teaching for a client who was hospitalized for Salmonella food poisoning. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "I will let my husband do the cooking for my family."
b. "I will take the ciprofloxacin (Cipro) until the diarrhea has resolved."
c. "I will wash my hands with antibacterial soap before and after each meal."
d. "I will make sure that my dishes go straight into the dishwasher after each meal."
B
Cipro should be taken for 10 to 14 days to treat Salmonella infection, and should not be stopped once the diarrhea has cleared. Clients should be advised to take the entire course of medication. People with Salmonella should not prepare foods for others because the infection may be spread in this way. Dishes and eating utensils should not be shared and should be cleaned thoroughly. Hands should be washed with antibacterial soap before and after eating to prevent spread of the bacteria. Clients can be carriers for up to 1 year.
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