When a Patient Is Determined to Have an Infection, the Physician's

question 48

Multiple Choice

When a patient is determined to have an infection, the physician's next step is to ________.

• A) prescribe an antibiotic
• B) collect a patient specimen and send to the lab for culture
• C) quarantine the patient
• D) apply an antiseptic

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