When Planning Care for a Patient Hospitalized with a Streptococcal

question 16

Multiple Choice

When planning care for a patient hospitalized with a streptococcal infective endocarditis (IE) ,which intervention is a priority for the nurse to include?

• A) Monitor labs for streptococcal antibodies.
• B) Arrange for placement of a long-term IV catheter.
• C) Teach the importance of completing all oral antibiotics.
• D) Encourage the patient to begin regular aerobic exercise.

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