Controlled drug delivery (sustained-release drug delivery) of antibiotics should be considered in the care plan because the patient's systemic health warrants use of antibiotics for control of advancing periodontitis.

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Neither t he statement nor the reason is correct. Controlled delivery of antibiotics is contraindicated for generalized inflammation and periodontal pockets present in this case, and systemic antibiotics are not indicated for initial treatment of chronic periodontitis unless the client is immunocompromised or an acute exacerbation of infection is present .

Controlled Drug Delivery (Sustained-Release Drug Delivery) of Antibiotics Should Be