A Patient with Mitral Stenosis Is Prescribed a Preoperative Antibiotic

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient with mitral stenosis is prescribed a preoperative antibiotic. Which patient statement indicates an understanding for taking this medication?

• A)"To prevent postoperative pneumonia."
• B)"To prevent an increase in body temperature."
• C)"To prevent a bacterial infection in the heart."
• D)"To prevent infection of the surgical incision."

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