When treating the initial stages of an infection
A)A narrow spectrum antibiotic is administered immediately upon determination that an infection is present
B)Antibiotic treatment is withheld for no less than 48 hrs.to allow the growth and identification of the infectious agent in consideration for selection of the antibiotic
C)Drugs other than antibiotics will be used initially to relieve the symptoms of the infection in order to reduce the possibility of antibiotic resistance by the infectious agent
D)A broad spectrum antibiotic will be administered and replaced with one known to be more effective once the precise infectious agent has been identified
E)Both antibiotic treatment is withheld for no less than 48 hrs.to allow the growth and identification of the infectious agent in consideration for selection of the antibiotic and drugs other than antibiotics will be used initially to relieve the symptoms of the infection in order to reduce the possibility of antibiotic resistance by the infectious agent are correct

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A broad spectrum antibiotic is often used initially to cover a wide range of possible pathogens and is replaced with a more targeted antibiotic once the specific infectious agent is identified.

When Treating the Initial Stages of an Infection