A patient's nasopharyngeal culture results are positive for B. pertussis. What actions should the nurse take for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. restrict fluids
2. monitor intake and output
3. place in respiratory isolation
4. administer erythromycin as prescribed
5. report the test results to the local health department
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Erythromycin is the antibiotic of choice to eradicate B. pertussis infection. Respiratory isolation is instituted for 5 days after antibiotic therapy is started. All probable and confirmed cases of pertussis must be reported to the local health department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fluids do not need to be restricted and intake and output do not need to be monitored for pertussis.
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