An Older Adult with a Head Cold Is Asking for an Antibiotic

An older adult with a head cold is asking for an antibiotic to heal the infection. How should the nurse respond to this patient?

A) "You will need to take the medication for several weeks."
B) "I'll ask the primary care provider for a prescription for you."
C) "There is only one type of antibiotic available for your cold and you are allergic to it."
D) "Antibiotics taken when not necessary can cause the development of other infections."