What Is the Purpose of Monitoring Procalcitonin (PCT)levels in a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of monitoring procalcitonin (PCT) levels in a patient after a burn?

• A) To help evaluate the potential risk for respiratory complications
• B) To justify the initiation of antibiotic therapy
• C) To determine when discontinuing antibiotic use is feasible
• D) To help in the selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy agents

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