Discussion Post: Medical Surgical
• Define the terms broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum antibiotics. List factors that determine which antibiotics are ordered. List the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Hospitalized patients frequently require antibiotic therapy. Identify a patient in the clinical setting who is receiving antibiotic therapy. Describe three common adverse reactions that can occur related to the patient's antibiotic therapy. Develop nursing interventions that would be implemented to assess for the common adverse reactions related to antibiotic therapy.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.