A Patient with a History of Renal Calculi Has Fever

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of renal calculi has fever, flank pain, and bacteriuria. The nurse caring for this patient understands that it is important for the provider to:

• A) begin antibiotic therapy after urine culture and sensitivity results are available.
• B) give prophylactic antibiotics for 6 weeks after the acute infection has cleared.
• C) initiate immediate treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
• D) refer the patient for intravenous antibiotics and hospitalization.

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