A homeless client with streptococcal pharyngitis is being seen in a clinic. The nurse is concerned that the client will not continue treatment after leaving the clinic. Which of the following measures is the highest priority?
a) Provide emphatic oral instructions for the client.
b) Ask an accompanying homeless friend to monitor the client's follow-up.
c) Provide the client with oral penicillin that will last for 5 days.
d) Administer one intramuscular injection of penicillin.
Answer: Administer one intramuscular injection of penicillin.
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