A Patient Is Suspected of Having Severe Sepsis

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is suspected of having severe sepsis. What should the nurse anticipate concerning antibiotic therapy for this patient?. Select all that apply.

• A) Several antibiotics will be started on the same day.
• B) The antibiotic prescribed will be one commonly used in the hospital.
• C) The initial antibiotic will be broad-spectrum.
• D) The antibiotic therapy will be reevaluated in 2 or 3 days and is likely to be changed.
• E) Before choosing an antibiotic, the prescriber will ask questions about where the patient lives and has traveled.

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