What statement by a patient's mother leads the nurse to determine she understands instructions about administering an oral antibiotic for otitis media?
a. "I will continue using the medication until symptoms are relieved."
b. "I will share the medicine with siblings if their symptoms are the same."
c. "I will give the medication with a glass of milk."
d. "I will administer prescribed doses until all the medication is used."
ANS: D
Antibiotic therapy for otitis media is continued until the prescribed amount has been completed, even if symptoms are alleviated.
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