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A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a client who has Campylobacter enteritis. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?

A. 0.45% sodium chloride IV
B. Magnesium hydroxide
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Potassium

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Final answer:

The nurse should clarify the prescription for Magnesium hydroxide or Potassium with the provider, depending on the client's lab values and symptoms, as these are not standard treatments for Campylobacter enteritis which generally involves rehydration and antibiotics in severe cases.

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The question is asking which prescribed item for a client with Campylobacter enteritis should the nurse clarify with the provider. Campylobacter enteritis is often treated with fluid replenishment and antibiotics in severe cases. Ciprofloxacin is an appropriate antibiotic for this type of infection. The concerned prescription the nurse should clarify could either be Magnesium hydroxide, which is generally used as an antacid or laxative, or Potassium, depending on the client's electrolyte balance. Potassium supplementation may be indicated if the client is experiencing hypokalemia due to diarrhea associated with enteritis, but if the client's potassium levels are normal or high, this could be problematic. Given that 0.45% sodium chloride IV is also standard for hydration, the nurse should clarify the prescription for Magnesium hydroxide or Potassium, depending on the client's lab values and symptoms.

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