The Client Tells the Nurse That the Doctor Told Him

question 24

Multiple Choice

The client tells the nurse that the doctor told him his antibiotic did not kill his infection but just slowed its growth. The client is anxious. What is the best response by the nurse to decrease the client's anxiety?

• A) "This is okay because your body will help kill the infection too."
• B) "This is okay because your doctor is an infectious disease specialist."
• C) "This is okay because your blood work is being monitored daily."
• D) "This is okay because your infection is not really that serious."

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