The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Infective Endocarditis

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with Infective Endocarditis. The nurse teaches the client that they will have to take antibiotics periodically for the rest of the client's life. The client wants to know why. What would be the nurse's best answer to the client?

• A) "Just to be on the safe side."
• B) "You will be vulnerable to Infective Endocarditis for the rest of your life."
• C) "Your heart has been weakened and it will need extra help so you can live a long life."
• D) "You will be susceptible to infections from all kinds of germs now."

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