A client has just learned that he has developed resistance to levofloxacin (Levaquin) .He is concerned that he will not be able to get rid of his infection.What is the best response by the nurse to the patient?
A) "The physician will switch you from levofloxacin (Levaquin) to ciprofloxacin (Cipro) ."
B) "The physician will take you off of the levofloxacin (Levaquin) for a few days and then have you start taking it again.Then it will be effective."
C) "The physician will switch you to another type of antibacterial to which you haven't developed resistance."
D) "The physician will admit you to the hospital and put you on an IV form of levofloxacin (Levaquin) .You will not be resistant to that."
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