Point-Of-Care Diagnostics Are Advantageous for All of the Following Reasons

question 60

Multiple Choice

Point-of-care diagnostics are advantageous for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A) culturing is not required.
• B) therapy can begin sooner.
• C) patient compliance is improved.
• D) antibiotics can be prescribed more effectively.
• E) lower risk of spreading infection.

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