The client asks the nurse why the health care provider did not prescribe the same antibiotic that the client always receives for an infection.The best response by the nurse would be:

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Antibiotics are prescribed based on the type of infection and the bacteria causing it. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics can lead to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Therefore, the healthcare provider may choose a different antibiotic if the client has taken the same antibiotic repeatedly in the past, or if the bacteria causing the infection has developed resistance to the previous antibiotic. The nurse should explain to the client that the new antibiotic is more effective against the current infection.

The Client Asks the Nurse Why the Health Care Provider