When reviewing the medical records of several clients who are prescribed sulfonamide therapy, the nurse would expect laboratory findings related to which bacteria? Select all that apply
A) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B) Escherichia coli
C) Klebsiella pneumoniae
D) Streptococcus pyogenes
E) Staphylococcus aureus
Ans: B, C, E
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Sulfonamides are often used to control infections caused by both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus. Typically, sulfonamides are not used to treat infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Streptococcus pyogenes.
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