ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is reviewing guidelines for prophylactic antibiotics. The nurse should Identify that prophylactic antibiotic therapy is not recommended for which of the following clients?
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B: Prophylactic antibiotics are recommended for clients with prosthetic heart valves undergoing dental surgery to prevent infective endocarditis.
C: Prophylactic antibiotics are recommended for clients undergoing cesarean section to prevent surgical site infections.
D: Prophylactic antibiotics are recommended for clients following total hip arthroplasty to prevent surgical site infections.
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