A toddler client with a fever is prescribed amoxicillin clavulanate 250 mg/5 cc three times daily by mouth × 10 days for otitis media. Which teaching point will guard against antibiotic resistance to the disease process?

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Giving the antibiotic for the full 10 days ensures that all bacteria causing the infection are completely eradicated, preventing the development of antibiotic resistance. Stopping the antibiotic early can lead to some bacteria surviving and developing resistance to the antibiotic, making future infections harder to treat. Administering a loading dose is not necessary for this medication, and measuring in a household teaspoon can lead to dosing errors. Stopping the antibiotic if the child is afebrile does not guarantee complete eradication of the bacteria causing the infection.

A Toddler Client with a Fever Is Prescribed Amoxicillin Clavulanate