A client with an anxiety disorder who has been prescribed an antibiotic for otitis media asks the nurse, "Why'd the doctor tell me not to discontinue the medication until the pills are gone?" Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "Doctors always tell clients to take all of their medicine."
B. "Completing the medication ensures that the infection will be resolved."
C. "Medication is always prescribed for 1 month. Do you have a month's supply?"
D. "It's because insurance companies pay for the medications and want to make sure that the client is healed."
Answer: B. "Completing the medication ensures that the infection will be resolved."
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