The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a bacteriostatic medication. Which explanation by the nurse about these medications is most appropriate?
1. Bacteriostatic medications must be given last.
2. Bacteriostatic medications must be given first.
3. Medications kill bacteria.
4. Medications slow the growth of bacteria.
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Rationale 1:Bacteriostatic medications can be given first or last.
Rationale 2:Bacteriostatic medications can be given first or last.
Rationale 3:Bacteriostatic medications do not kill bacteria. Bactericidal medications kill bacteria.
Rationale 4:Bacteriostatic medications slow the growth of bacteria.
Global Rationale: Bactericidal medications kill bacteria and bacteriostatic medications slow the growth of bacteria. Bacteriostatic medications do not need to be given first or last.
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