A Patient with Infective Endocarditis Is Being Started on Intravenous

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient with infective endocarditis is being started on intravenous antibiotics.What should the nurse include when teaching about this medication?

• A) "The medication may be changed every few days."
• B) "The typical course of this medication is 7 to 10 days."
• C) "Expect to continue this medication for four to six weeks at home."
• D) "Since this infection is resilient,you might be taking antibiotics for life."

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