A patient asks why the physician would not prescribe antibiotics for influenza.How should the nurse respond?
A) "Antibiotics are not effective against viruses."
B) "Antibiotics have too many serious side effects."
C) "Antibiotics can interact with other medications used for the flu."
D) "Most cases of the flu are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria."
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