A Patient with Strep Throat Asks the Nurse Why He

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with strep throat asks the nurse why he has to take antibiotics. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the teaching?

• A)"Antibiotics help prevent complications like rheumatic fever."
• B)"Strep throat causes high fevers that can cause neurological damage."
• C)"Antibiotics help reduce difficulty swallowing."
• D)"Antibiotics will help you get well sooner."

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