A Patient Asks Why the Physician Would Not Prescribe Antibiotics

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient asks why the physician would not prescribe antibiotics for influenza.How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Antibiotics are not effective against viruses."
• B) "Antibiotics have too many serious side effects."
• C) "Antibiotics can interact with other medications used for the flu."
• D) "Most cases of the flu are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria."

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