A client is receiving antibiotic treatment for a wound abscess.What does the nurse recognize that drug distribution to this area requires,in order to be effective?

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Adequate blood perfusion to the area is necessary for effective drug distribution to a wound abscess. This is because antibiotics are distributed throughout the body via the bloodstream. Without adequate blood perfusion to the area, the antibiotic may not reach the site of infection in sufficient concentrations to be effective. The drug being lipid soluble or bio-available in an acidic environment may be important for other reasons, but are not necessary for drug distribution to the wound abscess. Topical antibiotics may be used in conjunction with systemic antibiotics, but alone are unlikely to be effective in treating a deep abscess.

A Client Is Receiving Antibiotic Treatment for a Wound Abscess