A sputum culture has been collected and sent for culture and sensitivity.The physician orders a broad-spectrum antibiotic.What is the reason this medication is ordered?
A) It will take 2 weeks for the results of the culture and sensitivity to be available.
B) Treatment for severe infections is started on broad-spectrum antibiotics while the culture is pending and then changed to a narrow-spectrum antibiotic.
C) Most people are allergic to narrow-spectrum antibiotics.
D) The broad-spectrum antibiotic will cure the infection before the culture results are ready.
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