Which statement about antibiotic use will the nurse use as a guide when assessing an older patient's use of this type of medication?
A) Antibiotics are best delivered intravenously rather than orally for older adults.
B) Excessive antibiotic use contributes to the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
C) Older adults need higher antibiotic doses to compensate for decreased immune function.
D) Long-term use of low-dose antibiotics provides protection against infections for older adults.
B
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Excessive use of antibiotics has contributed to the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Prophylactic antibiotic use is not normally warranted and older adults require neither higher doses nor different routes of administration.
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