The nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about the use of antibiotics in a client diagnosed with appendicitis. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?

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Administering antibiotics before the operation and continuing them until 48 hours after the operation is a common practice in the treatment of appendicitis to prevent infection and promote healing. Option B is incorrect because antibiotics can be administered before the diagnostic signs. Option C is incorrect because antibiotics are not dependent on restoring fluid and electrolyte balance. Option D is incorrect because antibiotics are used in conjunction with surgical removal of the appendix.

The Nursing Instructor Is Teaching a Group of Student Nurses