A client diagnosed with osteomyelitis is being discharged. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching? 1 "I will take the antibiotic at the same time every day." 2 "I will take the antibiotic regularly until my symptoms subside." 3 "I will take the antibiotic with food if I develop gastric distress when on the antibiotic." 4 "I will notify my healthcare provider and stop taking the medication if I develop a rash or shortness of breath.

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Answer:

The statement that indicates a need for further teaching is number 2

Explanation:

During antibiotic use it is necessary to follow the full medical indications, one of them related to antibiotics is to continue taking the medicine even after the symptoms have disappeared and to continue treatment for the number of days determined by the doctor. We often see patients get worse because of infections or inflammation that has been discontinued. All other alternatives are correct according to the basic knowledge of antibiotic dosage.