The nurse is reviewing with a group of staff nurses the use of antibiotics in a client diagnosed with appendicitis. Which statement made by a nurse indicates understanding?
A) "Antibiotics are administered before an operation and continued until 48 hours after the operation."
B) "Antibiotics are not administered before diagnosis, as they interfere with the diagnostic signs."
C) "Antibiotics are to be administered after restoring the fluid and electrolyte balance."
D) "Antibiotics are used when there is no need for surgical removal of the appendix."
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