During evaluation, the nurse, client, and healthcare provider determine that the goals of antibiotic therapy have not been met. What actions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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When antibiotic therapy goals are not met, it's important to review the medication dosage (A) to ensure it's appropriate, consider checking serum drug levels (B) to assess for therapeutic levels, think about prolonging therapy (D) if the duration was insufficient, and consider using a different antibiotic (E) if the current one is ineffective. Discarding the idea that the infection is treatable (C) is not a recommended action as there are usually alternative treatments or strategies that can be tried.

During Evaluation, the Nurse, Client, and Healthcare Provider Determine That