A client is receiving antibiotic treatment for a wound abscess.The nurse recognizes that drug distribution to this area, in order to be effective, requires:

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Adequate blood perfusion to the abscess is crucial for the effective distribution of antibiotics to the site of infection. Abscesses are areas of infection and inflammation, and the body's immune response includes increasing blood flow to the area to fight the infection. Antibiotics administered systemically (e.g., orally or intravenously) rely on this blood flow to reach and exert their effect on the site of infection.

A Client Is Receiving Antibiotic Treatment for a Wound Abscess