A client is diagnosed with a viral illness and requests an antibiotic to "cure" his illness. When the request is refused by the physician, the client states to the nurse, "I will never get better."What is the best response by the nurse?

A client is diagnosed with a viral illness and requests an antibiotic to "cure" his illness. When the request is refused by the physician, the client states to the nurse, "I will never get better."What is the best response by the nurse?



a) "You need to think positively, and you will get better soon."
b) "Taking antibiotics when you don't need them will make you sick."
c) "I will speak with the physician again. You will only get better while taking an antibiotic."
d) "Prescribing antibiotics for a viral infection may result in drug-resistant bacteria."



Answer: D


Learn More :