Question

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

Answer 1

The nurse should clarify the prescription for Ciprofloxacin with the provider for the client with Campylobacter enteritis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should clarify the prescription for Ciprofloxacin with the provider for the client with Campylobacter enteritis. Although Ciprofloxacin may be used to treat severe or disseminated cases of Campylobacter enteritis, it is not typically recommended as the first-line antibiotic. Recent evidence suggests that azithromycin is a good first-line antibiotic for this condition. Therefore, the nurse should communicate with the provider to ensure the appropriateness of the Ciprofloxacin prescription.