A nurse is caring for a male client with gonorrhea who's receiving ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and doxycycline (Vibramycin). The client asks the nurse why he's receiving two antibiotics. How should the nurse respond?
a) "Many people infected with gonorrhea are infected with chlamydia as well."
b) "The combination of these two antibiotics reduces the risk of reinfection."
c) "Because there are many resistant strains of gonorrhea, more than one antibiotic may be required for successful treatment."
d) "This combination of medications will eradicate the infection faster than a single antibiotic."
Answer: A
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