Question

The nurse is preparing to contact the physician for an antibiotic order for the patient's infection. What information will the nurse be prepared to provide for the physician to choose the proper antibiotic?

Select one:
a. First day of infection symptoms
b. Culture and sensitivity test results
c. The patient's intake and output for past 2 days
d. Results of complete blood count with differential

Answer 1

The nurse will provide the physician with culture and sensitivity test results to choose the proper antibiotic for the patient's infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

To choose the proper antibiotic for a patient's infection, the nurse will be prepared to provide the physician with the culture and sensitivity test results. These results help identify the specific bacteria causing the infection and determine which antibiotics will be effective against it. By knowing the susceptibility of the bacteria to different antibiotics, the physician can choose the most appropriate medication for treatment.