The client is a 56-year-old man admitted with a diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). He is prescribed IV cytosine arabinoside for 7 days and an infusion of daunorubicin for the first 3 days. He develops an infection. What knowledge does the nurse use to determine that the appropriate antibiotic has been prescribed for this client?
A. Evaluating the client's liver function tests (LFTs) and serum creatinine levels
B. Evaluating the client's white blood cell (WBC) count level
C. Checking the culture and sensitivity test results to be certain that the requested antibiotic is effective against the organism causing the infection
D. Recognizing that vancomycin (Vancocin) is the drug of choice used to treat all infections in clients with AML
Ans: C. Checking the culture and sensitivity test results to be certain that the requested antibiotic is effective against the organism causing the infection
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