A patient with infective endocarditis is being started on intravenous antibiotics. What should the nurse include when teaching about this medication?
A) "The medication may be changed every few days."
B) "The typical course of this medication is 7 to 10 days."
C) "Expect to continue this medication for 4 to 6 weeks at home."
D) "Because this infection is resilient, you might be taking antibiotics for life."
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