A Patient Is Suspected of Having Severe Sepsis

A patient is suspected of having severe sepsis. What should the nurse anticipate concerning antibiotic therapy for this patient?. Select all that apply.

A) Several antibiotics will be started on the same day.
B) The antibiotic prescribed will be one commonly used in the hospital.
C) The initial antibiotic will be broad-spectrum.
D) The antibiotic therapy will be reevaluated in 2 or 3 days and is likely to be changed.
E) Before choosing an antibiotic, the prescriber will ask questions about where the patient lives and has traveled.