The nurse provides information to a student nurse about
antibiotic therapy for a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) who
experiences a productive cough, PaO 2 of 50 mmHg,
arteriolar vasoconstriction, and cor pulmonale. Which statement
made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?
a. "The patient will need one dose of an intravenous
antibiotic."
b. "The patient will require prolonged high-dose antibiotic
therapy."
c. "For mild disease exacerbations, intravenous antibiotic
therapy will be required."
d. "For mild disease exacerbations, intravenous...