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Nursing implications and patient education ( 5 Questions)

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A nurse is preparing to administer an antimicrobial agent to a patient who has a urinary tract infection. The nurse reviews the culture and sensitivity results and notes that the microorganism is resistant to the prescribed antimicrobial agent.
What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A Administer the antimicrobial agent as ordered and monitor for therapeutic effects.

B Hold the antimicrobial agent and notify the prescriber of the resistance.

C Administer a different antimicrobial agent that is sensitive to the microorganism.

D Administer the antimicrobial agent with another medication to enhance its activity.

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